16 hurt after stolen vehicle collides with MTA bus in East Baltimore, authorities say
By Renee Anderson
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — More than a dozen people are being treated for injuries following an MTA bus crash involving a stolen vehicle in East Baltimore, according to authorities on the scene.
The crash was reported around 12:45 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of East Oliver and N. Wolfe streets. Photos from the scene, which is located in a school zone near Collington Square Park, showed the MTA Gold Route bus off the roadway in a grassy area and a red Hyundai Elentra with extensive damage.
Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said 16 people were hurt, including 12 people on board the bus. He said the majority of the injuries were minor, but several people suffered critical and serious injuries.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley confirmed the other vehicle involved had been reported stolen, and there were four juveniles inside.
“Officers received an alert for a stolen vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle fled from officers. Officers called for Foxtrot to assist,” Worley told reporters on the scene. “Shortly afterward, officers observed the vehicle collide with an MTA bus at this intersection.”
The fire chief said they believe 12 people were on board the bus at the time, including the driver who was alert and talking.
“All but one self-extricated from the bus, and they were actually sitting outside when we arrived here,” said Wallace.
The four juveniles were also among the 16 victims taken to area hospitals, including two in critical condition, Worley said.
Asked whether he was concerned the crash involved juveniles, the commissioner responded, “I’m always concerned when everything involves juveniles, but we keep locking them up, and they keep ending up getting out.”
Investigators are now working to review video from the scene, including from on board the bus.
Tara Lynch contributed to this report.
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