Reisterstown Road turned into a nightmare commute on Wednesday evening when a bus slammed into a building in Pikesville, injuring more than 30 people and triggering a massive emergency response in the 1500 block.
Baltimore County firefighters quickly declared a mass casualty incident as ambulances, fire crews, and specialized medical teams flooded the scene. At least 30 people were hurt in the crash, with one person reported in critical condition, according to CBS Baltimore. Emergency responders also requested a medevac helicopter and a Shock Trauma GoTeam to handle the most seriously injured patients.
Emergency Response and Hospitals
Crews were dispatched around 6 p.m., and the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road quickly turned into an active triage zone as at least 30 people received treatment on scene, with one still listed in critical condition, according to early reports from WMAR‑2 News. Officials cautioned that details were still coming together as they continued to stabilize victims and coordinate transports to area hospitals.
What Officials Say and Next Steps
Initial reports did not list any fatalities, and authorities had not yet identified the bus operator or released any information on what caused the crash, according to CBS Baltimore. Residents were urged to steer clear of the area while crews worked the scene and investigators began the slow process of piecing together how a routine bus trip ended with a vehicle buried in a building.
This is a developing story; updates will be provided as officials release more information on the investigation, hospital statuses and the condition of those injured.
