By Bridget Byrne, Brendan Nordstrom
Baltimore Sun
PIKESVILLE, Md. — A bus crashed into a building in Pikesville on Wednesday evening, injuring at least 33 people, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
Around 6 p.m., first responders rushed to the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road, where they found at least one person among the injured in critical condition and declared the crash a mass casualty incident. The bus plowed into a property occupied by a FedEx store, which officials said was unsafe to occupy in the hours after the crash.
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Baltimore County Police requested a team from the Maryland Shock Trauma Center, a medevac helicopter and two ambulances from other jurisdictions, according to a spokesperson. At the scene, first responders also worked around downed power lines caused by the crash.
A public information officer with the Baltimore County Fire Department confirmed the number of those injured and said 15 ambulances were utilized overall. An engineer was expected to be on the scene to assess the structure of the damaged building.
Baltimore County Fire Chief Joseph Dixon said during a media briefing that it was “like a war scene” and that it stretched from Old Court Road to McHenry Avenue on Reisterstown Road. The scene, which had over 100 first responders, involved about a dozen vehicles and a bus that crashed into a building, he said.
While most of the injuries from the crash were minor, Dixon said, one person needed to be extricated and airlifted by Maryland State Police.
The cause of the crash was unknown and under investigation, Dixon said.
Selena Mackey, of Reisterstown, who works at a nearby hair salon, came outside after a client couldn’t make an appointment because of the crash.
Mackey said people often come “flying” down Reisterstown Road off the highway.
“I’ve seen multiple accidents here, but I’ve never seen anything this bad,” Mackey said. “This is tragic.”
In a statement, Gov. Wes Moore said his administration was monitoring the situation and coordinating with local officials to provide any additional support they may need.
“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,” Moore said.
Councilman Julian Jones, the Democratic nominee to serve as the next Baltimore County executive, said in a statement that he was also in contact with first responders and that a “coordinated emergency response is well underway.”
“My prayers are with everyone affected, especially the victims and their loved ones. I encourage residents to avoid the area and allow emergency crews the space they need to do their work safely,” he said.
Ariel Robinson, who works at a nearby urgent care, said she heard the crash and felt a shake when the bus hit the building occupied by FedEx.
Robinson described a “frantic” scene in the aftermath with the bus driver packing, blood all over the steps and teeth on the ground.
“Hopefully everyone’s ok after today because that’s a lot,” Robinson said. “This is something you see in TV or movies.”
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