Road closed sign.
Road closed sign.

Serious accident closes roads in Annapolis, police advise avoiding area

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A serious accident at Solomons Island Road and West Street has prompted road closures in Annapolis, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Maryland State Police are currently investigating the incident.

The area will remain closed for the duration of the investigation, police said in a statement posted to social media. Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

No further details on the accident or potential injuries have been released.

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