Bus crashes into 12 cars, building in Pikesville, leaving 35 injured in ‘mass casualty incident’
By Greg Ng, Khiree Stewart
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PIKESVILLE, Md. (WBAL) — A massive crash involving a bus and 12 vehicles in Pikesville injured as many as 35 people and trapped two people in the wreckage, Baltimore County fire officials said.
Officials said emergency crews were called around 5:48 p.m. Wednesday for a crash involving a Maryland Transit Administration bus and cars in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road.
Authorities declared a mass casualty incident for which 15 ambulances, Medevac helicopters and the Shock Trauma GoTeam responded to the scene. Officials said medical ambulance buses responded from Howard and Anne Arundel counties.
County police on Thursday said the bus driver suffered life-threatening injuries and was flown by Medevac helicopter to a hospital.
All patients were taken to hospitals by 7:18 p.m., fire officials said.
According to the Maryland State Highway Administration, Reisterstown Road is closed in both directions between Old Court Road and Sudbrook Lane.
One of the cars overturned onto its roof on the sidewalk and several other cars were seriously damaged. Officials are examining the structural integrity of the buildings involved.
Baltimore Gas and Electric crews also responded to address downed wires. BGE released a statement saying there is one downed utility pole. There is no service impact to customers.
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier posted a statement on social media, saying: “Our hearts are with everyone affected by tonight’s multi-vehicle crash in Pikesville. I want to thank our fire, EMS, and police crews for their swift response and care to those injured. We will keep them and their families in our prayers.”
Gov. Wes Moore posted a statement on social media, saying: “My administration is closely monitoring the situation following the multi-vehicle crash involving a MTA bus in Baltimore County. 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. We’ve been in close coordination with local officials to provide any support needed on the ground.”
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