Millions of americans are traveling this holiday weekend, and the numbers could set records. Were live over i95 where the big getaway is already in full swing. What were seeing on the roads right now that could get a lot worse later on. Aaa midatlantic expects it to be a very rough night on the roads. Especially when you factor in commuters, holiday travelers, and all those lastminute shoppers. News 4s chris gordon is live along i95 in springfield. Chris, based on what youre seeing out there, did aaa get it right . Oh, yeah. Take a look behind me. What youre seeing are brake lights, cars coming to a complete stop. These cars trying to merge onto 95 south here in springfield. Now, local drivers are used to this scene, but holiday travelers may experience a surprising slowdown. Traffic on i95 in Northern Virginia is stop and go. This we didnt see accidents or anything like that. Just being congested. Aaa midatlantic explains the reason traffic is so heavy. People who are commuting from w
Still Big Questions of whats going on for the weekend . You have heard . Well tell about you that later. Back to you, sarah, jim. Meanwhile we have breaking news to tell you about new tonight, 19 months after a toddler died in the care of his nanny, d. C. Police and city officials are refusing to turnover Key Information in the case. What she told investigators in a videotaped interview before fleeing country. The father wants to know and nanny is nowhere to be found and the tape is under lock and key. Paul wagner joins us live with the story. Hey jim, and sarah, what happened to martin quest in march 0151 well known. He was choking on grapes inside Warren Street northwest home while a series of mishaps by city agencies and der application of single d. C. Firefighter prevented timely help from getting to the house. Theres more to the story. 19 months later its a mystery. What did the nanny tell investigators about what happened that morning and more importantly, where is she today . Th
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Hurts your heart. Richard just horrifying, jonathan. Early indications are that electric space heater may have caused the fire. The front of the building is just piles of debris. This building is completely gutted. To make to get in there a rescue, but the flames were too much come and now six lives lost. As firefighters check for hot spots in this home these children are in heaven now. Richard neighbors came to comfort and grieve after the loss of six beloved children. I cannot imagine children being in there. Richard the fire broke out at 12 30 thursday morning. A long time representative for elijah cummings, was inside with her help. Andard they tried to help, malone and three youngsters escaped, but the flames were too much. My heart crumbles every time i talk about it. One and herl fouryearold and fiveyearold sons remain hospitalized. Her eightyearold daughter, being called a hero. She rescued two siblings. The raging fire collapsed several floors, taking the lives of two boys and
Third floors to collapse. The mother and three of her children made it out safely. Unfortunately 6 others died. Right now the mom is listed in critical condition. Congressman Elijah Cummings identified the mother as his longtime staff member, katie malone. Suzanne kennedy is headed to baltimore and will have a live report coming up at 5 30. Reactiong pouring tragedy in baltimore. Governor larry hogan issued a statement saying hes heartbroken. He says, our thoughts and prayers are with these children, the four victims who were seriously injured, and their loved ones. He goes on to thank the First Responders for their brave actions. Stay with us for the latest developments as we get them. This morning, president obama is counting down his final week in the white house. At noon next friday, donald trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the united states. Karen travers takes a look back at the last 8 years with president obama as commanderinchief. Its 5 and coming up on good morni