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Mass Casualty Incident Declared After School Bus Crashes in Woodlawn
Emergency crews are responding to a mass casualty incident (MCI) following a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus near Dogwood Road and Rolling Road in Woodlawn, Baltimore County.
Initial reports indicate that there may be as many as 18 patients involved.
A Basic Life Support (BLS) strike team has been requested to assist with triage, treatment, and transport of the injured.
Multiple fire, EMS, and police units are on scene coordinating rescue operations and assessing the extent of injuries.
The condition of the students and other individuals involved has not yet been confirmed.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the cause of the crash or whether other vehicles were involved.
The area around Dogwood Road and Rolling Road remains closed to traffic as emergency responders continue their work.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.