accident shut down belair road and a few hours earlier a truck and car crashed on old york road near lentz. two people are injured. in the city officer is recovering after a three-car crash and not vernon at the intersection of west madison and cathedral streets thursday afternoon. authorities said officers suffered an injury to his leg and two others were taken to a nearby hospital with non life- threatening injuries. starting tomorrow police on the roads will be taking a tougher stance when it comes to distracted driving. as of saturday even reading a text message while you are sitting at a traffic light will be illegal. the law does not apply to the use of gps or a text messaging device to contact 911. maryland state police say the offense is punishable by a fine of $70.10 point and if it contributes to an accident the fine is $110 and carries three points. a letter bearing the signatures of maryland's entire congressional delegation is heading to president obama's desk. the request to declare maryland a major disaster in the wake of tropical storm leave. the declaration would make the

in parkton a serious crash, and old york road in shutdown, all lanes block between lentz and bond road pinemont between walfield and kinfield road. in this city, a crash at reisterstown and pennsylvania. another crash northbound 95 just approaching washington boulevard. delays at outer loop northeast corner, 16 minutes, and 6 minutes 95 southbound. we will give you a live look at the west side of the beltway. looks like the truck fire is not delaying things too badly. topside of the belt way, delays are clearing but you see breaks from harvard to providence. tony? >> new hampshire change this friday morning. we got rid of the low clouds, fog, drizzle and it is ok. 59 at the airport. this afternoon we will make it into the 70's. high-temperature right to run 74. 20% chance for a shower but most of you will not see that. at the front will not temperatures back to the 50's over the weekend both saturday and sunday with scattered showers possible both days but should not be a wash out. >> thank you for joining us. another update at 8:55. bge's instant discounts got our homeowner to switch