A public bus accident near Baltimore, Maryland left over 30 individuals injured on Wednesday. Emergency responders extricated one critically injured person, who was then taken to a nearby hospital, according to local authorities.
Local news outlet Fox 45 News reported that first responders were deployed to the scene following a crash involving a Maryland Transit Administration bus on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville.
Officials from Baltimore County stated that “numerous civilian vehicles” were part of the collision, with at least one vehicle overturning during the incident.
A bus collision just outside Baltimore on Wednesday resulted in about 30 injuries and involved several civilian cars, one of which ended up on its roof, according to authorities. (Baltimore County Fire Department)
Responders had to rescue two individuals who were trapped, one inside the bus and another in a car, as reported by officials.
A building engineer was en route to the crash, the Baltimore County Fire Department said.
A second mass casualty incident alarm was issued shortly after the crash, officials said.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he was monitoring the situation.
“Dawn and I are keeping everyone impacted in our hearts and prayers. We are deeply grateful for our first responders who acted with speed and skill to ensure the safety of our neighbors,” he wrote on X. “We’ve been in close coordination with local officials to provide any support needed on the ground.”
The Maryland State Highway Administration said roads near the crash were closed as crews responded. Drivers were urged to use alternate routes.