More than 30 people were hurt Wednesday after a public transit bus crashed into a building just outside Baltimore, Maryland, authorities said. One patient in critical condition had to be extricated and was transported to a hospital.
Emergency crews responded to the scene on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville after a Maryland Transit Administration bus slammed into the structure, according to Fox 45 News.
Baltimore County officials said the collision also involved “numerous civilian vehicles,” including one vehicle that overturned.
A bus crashed into a building Wednesday near Baltimore, leaving about 30 people injured and involving multiple civilian vehicles, including one that rolled over, officials said. (Baltimore County Fire Department)
Officials said one person became trapped inside the bus, while another person trapped in a car was rescued by first responders.
The Baltimore County Fire Department said a building engineer was called to assess the damaged structure.
Authorities said a second mass casualty incident alarm was activated shortly after the crash.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he was keeping watch over the developing 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.
