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Bus crashes into building in Maryland, injuring 33
USA Today • • nation
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- A bus crashed into a building on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville, Maryland, on July 8, involving about a dozen vehicles and injuring nearly 33 people, according to Baltimore County Fire Department.
- The crash caused significant damage, including a flipped car and debris scattered around a FedEx Office location, prompting a second-alarm mass casualty response with over 100 first responders.
- One person was trapped in the bus and another in a car; at least one critically injured individual was airlifted from the scene, while most injuries were reported as minor.
- Maryland Route 140 was closed for several hours due to the crash and reopened early July 9; the cause of the accident remains under investigation.
- Governor Wes Moore expressed condolences and gratitude to first responders, stating he is coordinating with local officials to provide support to those affected.
