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Heard on: Charles County Law Enforcement · 1/16/2026 05:36 AM
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Just before Charlie Three,
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For the 10-50[1] PI at US 301 and Smallwood Drive.
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Transformer explosion causes power line closure on US 301
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible vehicle fire or transformer explosion near US 301 and Smallwood Drive in Waldorf. Callers initially reported a vehicle on fire, but later communication suggested that an electrical transformer may have blown, causing power lines to fall across the roadway. Both directions of US 301 were closed while authorities worked to assess the situation and ensure safety.
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