Pikesville, MD – A multi-vehicle crash involving an MTA bus occurred at 6 p.m. Wednesday, injuring 36 people, including the critically injured bus driver.
According to Baltimore County Police, the incident took place in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road. The bus lost control after striking 12 vehicles and subsequently crashed into a FedEx building.
Baltimore County Fire Chief Joe Dixon described the scene as comparable to a war zone but expressed relief that there were no fatalities. He stated, “We're so happy that everyone survived,” as first responders worked to restore order in the community.
Fifteen ambulances, including units from Howard and Anne Arundel Counties, were dispatched to assist with patient transport to nearby hospitals. BGE also responded to reports of downed power lines in the aftermath of the crash.
Authorities confirmed that the MTA bus ran through a red light before colliding with a white SUV, as captured by nearby security footage.
Governor Wes Moore and Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones released statements emphasizing gratitude for first responders and urging residents to avoid the area to facilitate emergency operations.
The circumstances leading to the crash are under investigation.