A significant motor vehicle collision occurred in Harford County yesterday morning, leading to a complete shutdown of Whiteford Road. The accident occurred in the 2000 block of the road, as reported by WMAR2 News. In response to the crash, emergency services were promptly called to the scene, with two Maryland State Police helicopters requested to assist with the situation.
The helicopters were tasked to land at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, likely to transport any critically injured parties to a nearby hospital quickly.
Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS disclosed via social media that volunteer firefighters from Whiteford VFC, two EMS units from Harford Co. DES, and Southern York EMS worked to conduct rescue operations safely.
Volunteer Firefighters from Whiteford VFC & 2 EMS units, @HarfordCoDES & Southern York EMS, are on scene of a vehicle crash with rescue that has Whiteford Road shut down @ Prospect Road in #WhitefordMD. Two @MDSP medevacs called, will land at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. pic.twitter.com/Nq0M7L0T62
— Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS (@HarforCoFireEMS) March 24, 2025
While the full extent of the injuries sustained by those involved in the accident has not been publicly released, the deployment of the state police medevacs suggests the possibility of severe trauma. Residents and motorists have been advised to avoid the area until the road is reopened and the wreckage cleared. The relevant authorities will communicate updates on the situation and reopening of the road.
