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Reports of a shooting and a house fire in Conowingo, suspect in custody
A male suspect has been taken into custody.
Multiple fire units from the Volunteer Fire Company of Conowingo are responding to a single-wide mobile home fire in the 200 block of Mount Zoar Road.
Engine 89-3 and Tanker 89 are on the scene and actively working to extinguish the fire.
Engine 89-3 has been instructed to reverse lay from the scene to a nearby hydrant in order to establish a water supply. Tanker 89 arrived on the scene prior to Engine 89-3 connecting to the hydrant, so the water supply was temporarily switched over to the tanker.
Upon arrival, they discovered a dwelling engulfed in flames and a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds outside.
The injured male was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A female occupant of the home sustained minor injuries.
A male suspect has been taken into custody.
The fire completely destroyed the single-story mobile home.
Several Maryland police agencies are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the fire.
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Multiple Injuries Reported After Passenger Transport Vehicle Strikes Gate at Dulles International Airport
DULLES, Va. — Several passengers were injured Sunday after a mobile lounge, also known as a “People Mover,” collided with a gate at Washington Dulles International Airport, authorities confirmed.
According to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), the incident occurred as the People Mover was transporting passengers from an arriving flight to Concourse D. While approaching the docking area, the vehicle reportedly struck the building at an angle, resulting in multiple injuries among those onboard.
Emergency medical personnel from MWAA Fire and Rescue responded promptly to the scene and began assessing the injured passengers.
Officials said several individuals were being evaluated for their injuries, though an exact number and the extent of those injuries have not yet been released.
An airport spokesperson stated that despite the incident, overall airport operations remained normal and no significant service disruptions were reported.
The People Mover vehicles, an iconic feature of Dulles International Airport since its early years, are primarily used to transport passengers between terminals, particularly for international arrivals and departures.
Authorities have not yet disclosed what caused the collision, and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.