We're learning more about a devastating crash involving an MTA bus that injured dozens in Pikesville, Maryland, on Wednesday.
According to Baltimore County police, at 6 p.m., the bus was traveling southbound in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road when it struck several vehicles before losing control and crashing into a FedEx building.
Police say 12 vehicles were involved in the collision, with 36 people suffering injuries, including the bus driver, who is in critical condition.
"The type of scene that is more associated with a war scene, but we're so happy that everyone survived. We're now working with first responders to try to get it back to a sense of normalcy for the community," said Joe Dixon, Baltimore County Fire Chief.
WMAR-2 News spoke with Yehoshya Bier, a personal injury attorney who works nearby.
"I've been handling accidents in Baltimore for probably 12 years, and I've never seen carnage like this right here in our backyard," said Bier.
He said accidents often happen at the intersection of Old Court Road and Reisterstown Road, and his security camera captures them.
Video footage showed the MTA bus ran through a red light and struck a white SUV.
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Following the crash, 15 ambulances, including units from Howard and Anne Arundel counties, responded to the scene to assist with transporting patients to area hospitals.
BGE also responded following reports of downed power lines in the area after the crash.
Scripps News Group reached out to BGE for reports of any ongoing outages and repair work in the area and is waiting to hear back.
Both Governor Wes Moore and Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones released statements following the mass casualty incident:
"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. We've been in close coordination with local officials to provide any support needed on the ground," said Governor Moore.
"A coordinated emergency response is well underway, and I have every confidence in the first responders working with urgency to rescue those in danger, care for the injured, and bring this emergency to a safe conclusion. 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," said Councilman Jones.
Police say the circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation.
This story was originally published by Dominick Philippe-Auguste with the Scripps News Group station in Baltimore, Maryland.
