WASHINGTON — Southbound I-395 at the Maine Avenue exit has been shut down since 7:31 a.m. on Monday after multiple vehicles sustained flat tires, officials said. Authorities are investigating the cause of the flat tires, but no definitive explanation has been provided as of yet.
Drivers in the area are being warned to stay alert as the investigation continues. Traffic is being diverted away from the scene, and significant delays are expected.
Early reports indicate a tractor-trailer involved in the incident is leaking fuel.
Officials have not given a timeline for when the roadway will reopen.
