Crash at Severn River Bridge closes US Route 50 for hours

U.S. Route 50 was closed in both directions early Monday morning at the Severn River Bridge after a crash in the westbound lanes. Anne Arundel County fire officials said a large propane truck overturned on the bridge. State Highway Administration officials said crews estimated it could take up to five hours for the roadway to completely reopen. At 11:09 a.m., SHA tweeted that the eastbound lanes have reopened. Around 11:48 a.m., SHA tweeted that all but the right westbound lane were reopened.