Authorities said a bus collided with a building in Pikesville, Md., on Wednesday evening. Photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department/X
Officials have declared a mass casualty event in the Maryland city of Pikesville following a multi-vehicle crash that included a bus colliding with a commercial building. Dozens were injured, officials said.
Specifics of the crash were not initially clear. The cause of the crash was under investigation.
Baltimore County Fire Chief Joe Dixon told reporters during a press conference that the first call came in shortly before 6 p.m. and that about a dozen vehicles were involved. He said the scene is large, encompassing several streets.
“It’s more like a war scene,” he said.
At least 33 people have been transported to local hospitals, including one “critical patient” who was airlifted to a medical facility, the department said in an online statement.
It was not immediately known how many of the injured were in private vehicles or were aboard the bus, which was operated by the Maryland Transportation Administration.
At least 15 ambulances were deployed to the scene and some 100 first responders, officials said.
Pictures of the crash posted by the Baltimore County Fire Department online show that the building the bus collided with was occupied by FedEx.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said his administration was closely monitoring the situation.
“Dawn and I are keeping everyone impacted in our hearts and prayers,” he said in a statement.
“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.”
Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones said he was in contact with local responders.
“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,” Jones said in a statement.
“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.”
Bus Collision #Update | 1500blk Reisterstown Rd #Pikesville | Bus collision into a building w/ entrapment | All patients transported | A Family Information Center Line is open (410-887-1151) for loved ones to receive official updates. | DT1748 ^AL pic.twitter.com/0LRDuxYo36— Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) July 9, 2026
