Double Fatal - Bishopville, Md

At 11:23am on Friday February 5th, 2016 The Bishopville Fire Dept was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 113(Worcester Highway) and Bishopville Rd. Upon arrival fire and ems personnel found a van trapped underneath a tractor trailer with a large liquid petroleum tank on the back of it leaking. Both occupants of the van were pronounced dead on arrival. Showell Volunteer Fire Dept responded to assist along with Selbyville Fire Dept. Both north and south bound lanes are closed until further notice. The Worcester County Hazmat Team is on scene and the Maryland Dept of Environment is enroute to the scene to assist with the tank. The patients have not been removed from the van at this time and this will be a prolonged operation. The Medical examiner has been requested and The Maryland State Police is handling the accident reconstruction and investigation. No further information is available at this time. Photo credit and All inquiries in regards to the photos taken can be made to Christopher Casale (Freelance Photographer) 443-614-8300