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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.
Emergency crews are on the scene of a large, multi-structure fire near East 30th Street and Cole Street, where heavy smoke and flames have been reported in the area.
The fire department initially responded to reports of visible smoke, later confirming an active blaze involving multiple buildings, including a restaurant and the Motel 9 University/Downtown.
Multiple fire units have been dispatched to the scene, and crews are actively working to contain the flames and prevent further spread to nearby structures.
Early reports suggest that one of the affected locations may be an abandoned apartment complex, where the fire is believed to have originated.
Footage circulating on social media shows intense flames and thick smoke billowing across the area.
According to information from Samdesk, witnesses have also reported localized power outages and traffic disruptions near the scene due to emergency operations.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding potential injuries or the cause of the fire.
The fire department continues to investigate and monitor conditions as suppression efforts remain underway.