By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• Maryland’s Shock Trauma GO Team responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving a city bus and several vehicles in Baltimore, officials said.
• The crash occurred March 18 and prompted a large emergency medical and rescue response.
• First responders provided extrication, trauma care and transportation for seriously injured patients.
• Authorities said the incident remains under investigation, and traffic disruptions were reported in the area.
BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland’s Shock Trauma GO Team was activated to assist in response to a significant bus crash involving a city transit vehicle and multiple other vehicles in Baltimore on March 18, fire officials said.
The collision occurred in the vicinity of downtown Baltimore and prompted a large emergency response, including fire, EMS and specialized rescue teams, according to Baltimore City Fire Department statements.
First responders worked to extricate trapped occupants from involved vehicles and provided advanced trauma care at the scene before transporting patients to local hospitals. The Shock Trauma GO Team, known for its capability to manage complex trauma cases, was deployed to support critical patient care operations.
Authorities said multiple patients were seriously injured in the crash and that emergency personnel coordinated traffic control and scene safety measures during the response.
The cause of the crash and the full extent of injuries remain under investigation by local law enforcement and transportation authorities. Traffic disruptions were reported in the area during the response and recovery.