More than 30 people were injured when a Maryland Transit Administration bus struck multiple vehicles and a building on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville on July 8, authorities said. One patient was reported in critical condition and was extricated and taken to a hospital, according to officials.
What responders found on scene
The Baltimore County Fire Department and other first responders arrived to a multi-vehicle crash that involved a publicly operated bus and “numerous civilian vehicles,” the county said. One vehicle overturned, one person was trapped inside the bus and another was trapped in a car; both were rescued by crews on scene.
“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,”
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore wrote on X, adding that state officials were coordinating with local authorities to provide support.
Response actions and traffic impacts
The Baltimore County Fire Department issued a second mass casualty incident alarm shortly after arriving at the scene, signaling the scale of the response. A building engineer was reported en route to assess structural conditions after the bus struck a building.
The Maryland State Highway Administration said roads near the crash were closed while crews worked, and urged drivers to use alternate routes.
- Location: Reisterstown Road, Pikesville (Baltimore County)
- Vehicle involved: Maryland Transit Administration bus and multiple civilian vehicles
- Casualties: More than 30 injured; at least one critically
- Response: Extrication, rescue of trapped occupants, mass-casualty alarm
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Agency on scene | Baltimore County Fire Department; Maryland Transit Administration noted as operator of bus |
| Media reporting | Fox45 News reported initial response; WBAL-TV supplied aerial imagery |
Officials did not release a detailed breakdown of injuries, nor have they identified the driver or passengers. Authorities also have not provided a timeline for reopening the closed sections of Reisterstown Road.
For residents and commuters, expect continued traffic disruptions in the area while investigators and recovery crews work. The Maryland State Highway Administration advised motorists to seek alternate routes and to follow directions from emergency personnel.
News Block will update this story as Baltimore County and state officials release more information, including the cause of the crash and any additional patient conditions.
