Five injured in crash that shut down part of Georgia Avenue.

A crash closed both directions of Georgia Ave (MD 97) at Emory Ln. in Olney, according to a Montgomery – Severe Traffic Alert sent out at 3:51 p.m.

The warning said motorists should “expect significant delays” and “look for an alternative route.” A second alert was sent at 4:24 p.m. with the following update: “Southbound Georgia Ave (MD 97) at Emory Ln has reopened. Due to a traffic delay, the northbound lanes remain closed. Expect delays. Find an alternate route.” An update at 5:03 p.m. said all lanes are now open.

Pete Piringer, chief spokesman for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS), said that “several people” were trapped and extrication was ongoing. Five people were examined for injuries (two with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, three with minor injuries).