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More Than Two Dozen Injured After University Of Maryland Bus Crashes Into Pole (UPDATED) More Than Two Dozen Injured After University Of Maryland Bus Crashes Into Pole (UPDATED)
More Than Two Dozen Injured After University Of Maryland Bus Crashes Into Pole (Updated) At least 27 people suffered various injuries after a University of Maryland bus crashed into a pole on Wednesday morning, shutting down a major roadway. Officials say that around 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday, first responders were called to the area of Baltimore Avenue and University Boulevard in College Park after the bus struck a light pole and left more than two dozen people with injuries. Approx 10:20 am #PGFD units were dispatched to Baltimore Ave & University Blvd in College Park for a rescue call. On scene crews found a University of MD bus into a light pole. 27 patients with mino…

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by Zak Failla
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CSX Train Derailment Causes Road Closures In Maryland (PHOTOS) CSX Train Derailment Causes Road Closures In Maryland (PHOTOS)
CSX Train Derailment Causes Road Closures In Maryland (Photos) Crews in Prince George's County are picking up the pieces after a massive train derailment in Hyattsville. More than a dozen cars were derailed when a freight train went off the tracks early on Saturday morning at the intersection of Alternate Route 1 and Decatur Street, officials say. 10:15 AM Photos from the scene: pic.twitter.com/Ih8l8yXMHu — Hyattsville Police Department (@HyattsvillePD) September 23, 2023 City officials are also advising that people avoid the area after several pedestrians were caught near the scene taking in the sights and taking photos. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA…

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Verizon Users Experience Trouble Calling 911 In Maryland Verizon Users Experience Trouble Calling 911 In Maryland
Verizon Users Experience Trouble Calling 911 In Maryland A widespread outage in Maryland led to trouble for some Verizon users looking to make an emergency call on Friday morning. Several police agencies across the state issued alerts cautioning that Verizon wireless was having issues calling 911, though the agency actively is working to rectify the issue. MCP Emergency Communications (911) is experiencing a Verizon wireless issue. In the case of an emergency, callers are asked to call their district stations (listed in comments). Verizon is aware and attempting to fix the problem. #MCPD #MCPNews — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcp…

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by Zak Failla
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Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Apartment Building (DEVELOPING) Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Apartment Building (DEVELOPING)
Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Apartment Building (Developing) Maryland firefighters are battling a massive two-alarm house fire in Laurel, authorities say. Around 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30, crews received reports of a house fire in the 13000 block of Briarwood Drive, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. (~245p) Mutual Aid PGCo - 13800 Briarwood Dr., Laurel, apartment fire, @mcfrs RS715, E715, AT724 assisting — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 30, 2022 Once on the scene, firefighters found a three-story multi-family home with flames visible through the roof. A second alarm was requested after arrival. Approx 2:46pm #PGFD units…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Apartments Evacuated In Maryland When Tree Crashes Into Building, Officials Say Apartments Evacuated In Maryland When Tree Crashes Into Building, Officials Say
Apartments Evacuated In Maryland When Tree Crashes Into Building, Officials Say Several families were displaced in Maryland when a tree fell onto a multi-family apartment complex in Laurel, officials announced. Shortly before 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, members of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department responded to the 13100 block of Larchmont Road in Laurel to investigate a report of a tree that fell onto a multi-family dwelling. The incident forced an evacuation of the building, but no injuries were immediately announced or reported. According to reports, the tree took down parts of the roof of the complex, as well as other balconies on the higher level…

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by Zak Failla
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Young Girl Injured In 30-Foot Fall From Maryland Train Bridge (DEVELOPING) Young Girl Injured In 30-Foot Fall From Maryland Train Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Young Girl Injured In 30-Foot Fall From Maryland Train Bridge (Developing) A child was hospitalized after falling from a train bridge in Maryland, officials said. Shortly before 6:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, members of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department were called to the intersection of Upshur Street and 47th Street in Bladensburg to investigate a report of a juvenile who was injured. According to officials, upon arrival, crews found a young girl who had fallen approximately 30 feet from a train bridge. She was assisted by first responders back to the roadway and transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation. Her condition was not imme…

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by Zak Failla
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Fatal Pedestrian Crash Stops Amtrak Trains Along East Coast Fatal Pedestrian Crash Stops Amtrak Trains Along East Coast
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Stops Amtrak Trains Along East Coast Amtrak trains along the East Coast were at a standstill due to a fatal pedestrian strike north of Washington DC and a junkyard fire in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Riders were told around 7 p.m. that they'd be stuck in their locations due to the massive fire and person struck by the train in Lanham, Maryland. Both incidents forced Amtrak to halt service throughout the region, up through Penn Station in New York. Some trains began moving around 8:10 p.m. #BreakingNews All #Amtrak activity north of Washington, DC has been halted after a train struck a pedestrian north of the New Ca…

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by Zak Failla & Cecilia Levine