DEVELOPING: Serious Three-Vehicle Crash in OC Shuts Down Eastbound Rt. 50

OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Ocean City Fire Department is on the scene of a serious three-vehicle accident in the area of Old Bridge Road and Route 50.

Officials say the accident was reported just after 11:30 a.m. and involved entrapment. Due to the severity of injuries sustained by passengers in the accident, one helicopter with Maryland State Police Aviation responded to the scene. An additional helicopter was requested from Delaware State Police Aviation.

Eastbound Ocean Gateway at Old Bridge Road is closed at this time. Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes if possible.

WMDT will continue to report on this story as details are made available.