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Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County Apartment Complex Sends Pair To Hospital
Two people were taken to an area hospital to be evaluated following a two-alarm fire that broke out in a Prince George's County apartment building, officials say. Early on Friday morning, first responders from multiple agencies were called to the 1800 block of Metzerott Road in Adelphia, where there was a reported blaze that broke out in one of the units. The incident was reported at around 5 a.m. on Oct. 18 and the fire was considered under control within an hour. pic.twitter.com/pFHDn1QlPW — College Park Volunteer Fire Department (@CPFD) October 18, 2024 According to fire and EMS pe…
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Two Injured After CSX Train Strikes Vehicle In Prince George's County
Two people were injured after their vehicle was struck by a CSX train early on Friday morning, according to the Prince George's Fire/EMS Department. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Oct. 11, officers were called to the area of 52nd and Kenilworth Avenues where there was a reported strike involving a car on the tracks. Two people suffered minor injuries and were taken by paramedics to area hospitals, officials said. There were temporary delays in the area while the scene was cleared. The crash remains under investigation. 6:07AM, vehicle struck by CSX train, 52nd/Kenilworth Ave Bladensbur…
Traffic
Dump Truck Crash On I-95 Shuts Down Traffic During Prince George's County Probe (
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Traffic has cleared up after crash involving a dump truck temporarily shut down the northbound lanes of I-95 in Prince George's County on Tuesday morning. At around 9:15 a.m. on Aug. 20, several lanes were closed on the interstate near Brooklyn Bridge Road in Laurel, when a driver crashed off the roadway and had to be airlifted to an area hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Aerial of the scene of a crash involving a dump truck on I-95 #Laurel that required a medevac landing. @mcfrsPIO @DavidPazos15 #mcpd @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @CordellTraffic @HHFireProds @ArmisteadIsaa…
Politics
Biden, Harris Make Stop At Maryland Community College For White House Event As Election Nears
President Joe Biden and Vice President made a pitstop in Prince George's County on Thursday afternoon, marking their first appearance together since he ended his re-election bid. The pair were at the Prince George's Community College in Largo on Aug. 15 to "deliver remarks on the progress they are making to lower costs for the American people," a key talking point in Harris' bid to tackle former President Donald Trump in November. Biden was scheduled to arrive in Prince George's County at around 12:40 p.m. on Thursday, spoke at 1:30 and were scheduled to head back to the White House before …
News
Driver Slams Vehicle Through Maryland Home (
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A driver suffered critical injuries after driving through a Prince George's County home late on Tuesday afternoon. First responders were called shortly before 5:15 p.m. on Aug. 6 to the 3100 block of Church Street in Glenarden, where there was a possible collapse reported when a minivan smashed into an area home. Upon arrival, members of the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department found a vehicle inside a single-family home with the driver trapped inside. One person was extricated from the scene and rushed to an area hospital with what were described as life-threatening injuries. …
Police & Fire
Nine Displaced By Midday Fire In Maryland That Tore Through Family Home
Six adults and three children were displaced by an afternoon fire In Prince George's County that gutted a Laurel home, officials say. Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 1, crews were called to the 7200 block of Carriage Hill Drive, where there was a reported fire in a two-story single-family home. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by flames showing through the roof, though the residents were able to escape safely. Prince George's County Fire/EMS It took crews approximately an hour to get the flames under control, but not before the fire tore through the residence More from Car…
Police & Fire
Springfield Native Tamecka Allen Killed In Beltsville Crash
A Virginia woman has been identified as the person killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Prince George's County that left another person with serious injuries. Springfield resident Tamecka Allen, 41, was killed in a midday three-vehilce crash in Beltsville on Friday that required a second person to be extricated from their vehicle, authorities said on Monday. Shortly before 2:40 p.m. on June 21, officers were called to the area of Old Gunpowder Road and Sinope Way in Beltsville, where there was a reported crash that left Allen dead and a second person trapped. Police say that one person was a…
Police & Fire
One Killed, Several Injured In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Police Say (
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One person was killed and a second had to be extricated out of their vehicle following a crash in Prince George's County, according to police. Shortly before 2:40 p.m. on Friday, June 21, officers were called to the area of Old Gunpowder Road and Sinope Way in Beltsville, where there was a reported crash that left one person dead and a second trapped. Police say that one person was able to be safely removed from a vehicle and was treated to an area hospital with what were described as "serious, but non-life-threatening injuries." HazMat crews were also called to the area to help clea…
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Dorothy Skinner, Loren Jones Killed In I-495 Crash
The eighth-grade student from Prince George's County who died in a single-vehicle crash earlier this month is being remembered as an "outgoing, jubilant, and artistic person" by her family. Hyattsville resident Loren Jones, 15, was killed in a crash on May 7 that also took the life of 74-year-old Dorothy Skinner and left several others with serious injuries. Single vehicle crash, OL Cap Beltway before I-95. Three patients with life threatening injuries, two with non life threatening injuries. Expect major delays and move over for emergency vehicles. — Prince George’s County Fire/EM…
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Dorothy Skinner, Loren Jones Killed In I-495 Crash
Two people, including a teenager, were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday in Prince George's County, Maryland State Police confirmed. Investigators have identified Beltsville resident Dorothy Skinner, 74, and 15-year-old Hyattsville native Loren Jones as the two who were killed in the crash on May 7 that left three others with injuries. Single vehicle crash, OL Cap Beltway before I-95. Three patients with life threatening injuries, two with non life threatening injuries. Expect major delays and move over for emergency vehicles. — Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGF…
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Capital Beltway Crash 5/7/2024
One person was killed and four others hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash that was reported on the Outer Loop of the Beltway near I-95 in Prince George's County. Motorists can expect "major delays," police say, following the crash that left three with life-threatening injuries, and sent two others to the hospital. Single vehicle crash, OL Cap Beltway before I-95. Three patients with life threatening injuries, two with non life threatening injuries. Expect major delays and move over for emergency vehicles. — Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) May 7, 2024 A…
Schools
Driver Hurt After Crashing School Bus Into Prince George's County Home
One person was injured after a school bus smashed through the front of a home in Prince George's County on Thursday morning. Shortly before 9 a.m. on April 18, first responders were called to the 10000 block of Riggs Road in Hyattsville, where there was a school bus that struck a house, leading to a collapse investigation. The scene of the crash in Prince George's County. Prince George's County Fire/EMS No students were on the bus at the time of the crash, though the driver was taken by paramedics to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries. …
Traffic
Child Airlifted, 2 Others Seriously Hurt In I-95 Crash (
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UPDATE: A child was airlifted in critical condition, while two adults were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, crews said around 2:10 p.m. Update to multi-vehicle collision I-95 at Powder Mill: 1 pediatric patient medevaced via @MDSP Trooper 2 in critical condition, 2 adult patients transported with serious injuries. — Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) April 10, 2024 ---------------- A portion of I-95 in Prince George’s County was shut down Wednesday afternoon, April 10 as emergency crews responded to a four-vehicle crash with a medevac transport. The col…
Police & Fire
6 Taken To Hospital After Fiery Dump Truck Crash On 495 Outer Loop In Prince George's County
A dump truck crash went up in flames during a multi-vehicle crash that left six patients hospitalized, two in critical condition, on the outer loop of 495 in Prince George’s County Monday morning, April 8, authorities said. It happened just before 10:45 a.m. on the Outer Loop of 495 at Pennsylvania Ave., according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department. Crews found flames showing from the overturned dump truck and transported six patients to a local hospital for treatment, they said. Approx 10:44am PGFD units were dispatched to the Outer Loop of 495 at Pennsylvania Ave for a …
Traffic
Serious 3-Vehicle Crash Jams Rush-Hour Traffic On Rt. 50
A serious 3-car crash crash caused traffic delays on Rt. 50 in Prince George’s County Wednesday afternoon, April 3. The crash was reported on the westbound side near Collington Road in Bowie shortly before 4 p.m., the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Dept. said. The 3-car collision caused serious injuries and trapped at least one patient, the squad said. Vehicle crash with entrapment and serious injury, Rt 50 west bound at Collington Rd. Expect delays and move over for emergency vehicles. — Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) April 3, 2024 One westbound shoulder and …
News
Bowie Apartment Fire
Three residents were rescued from a large fire at a multi-family home in Prince George’s County on Monday afternoon, March 25, responders said. The blaze broke out at a home on the 15600 block of Everglade Lane in Bowie shortly after 1:05 p.m., the PGFD said. Crews responded and found flames coming through the roof of the structure, prompting a second alarm. Three residents were rescued from balconies and were being evaluated at the scene, the fire department added. A dog was also rescued. No injuries were reported. 1:07 pm Working Fire Dispatch, 15600 blk of Everglade Ln in Bowie. PG…
News
Explosive Fire At Anne Arundel County Warehouse Damages 3 Businesses
A storage facility full of hydraulic fluid went up in flames in Anne Arundel County over the weekend, leaving three businesses damaged, authorities said. A passerby called in the two-alarm blaze at 436 Central Ave. in Davidsonville around 7:55 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 and reported seeing “flames coming from the commercial structure roof,” crews said. A second 911 call then came in from a neighbor behind the 22,500-square-foot warehouse and stated the “whole building was on fire” and that “loud booms” were being heard in the area. Crews responded and found the building 75 percent involved …
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3 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Prince George’s County House Fire
Three adults and three children are displaced following a massive house fire in Prince George’s County, officials said. The blaze broke out at a home on the 6200 block of Teaberry Way in Clinton, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Dept. said. Crews responded shortly before 7:15 p.m. Monday, March 11 and found flames coming from both stories of the home: Early video from the house fire, 7:13pm, 6200 blk Teaberry Way, Clinton. 2-story single family home w/fire showing from 1st & 2nd floor upon arrival. No reported injuries. Fire is out. Cause remains under investigation. @PGCountyOEM…
News
1 Found Dead In Prince George’s County Days Inn Fire: Police
One person was found dead as crews doused an early morning hotel fire in Prince George’s County, police confirmed. The blaze broke out in a second-floor unit at 5151 Allentown Road — the Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Springs/Andrews — around 7:40 a.m. Monday, March 11. Crews found one person deceased as they extinguished the flames. No other injuries were reported. UPDATE: Hotel Fire w/ 1 deceased, 7:42am, 5151 Allentown Rd. Fire located in a 2nd floor unit. Firefighters located and removed one deceased adult occupant. Fire is out, no other injuries, and fire investigators are on the scene…
News
Chemical Spill Evacuates Commercial Building In Prince George’s County
A commercial building in Prince George’s County was evacuated due to a chemical spill Friday morning, Feb. 16, emergency crews said. HazMat teams responded to investigate at a commercial building on the 1800 block of South Club Drive in Landover just after 10:30 a.m., the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department said. Crews found a large chemical spill, prompting an evacuation as the building was ventilated. No injuries were reported. Approx 10:32am #PGFD Hazmat crews were dispatched to the 1800 block of South Club Dr in Landover. On scene crews found a large commercial building &…
Police & Fire
Child, Adult Rescued From Second Floor As Crews Battle Townhouse Fire In Prince George’s County
An adult and a child were rescued and taken to a nearby hospital as emergency crews battled an early morning townhouse fire in Prince George’s County on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The blaze broke out on the 100 block of Swiss Gap Road in Largo around 8 a.m., the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department said. Crews rescued the pair from the second floor using a ladder before taking them to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Townhouse Fire w/ Rescues, 8:01am, 100 Blk Swiss Gap Rd, Largo. PGFD arrived to find fire on the 2nd floor. 1 adult and 1 child rescued on the 2nd floor b…
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Students Safe After School Bus Involved In Fiery Maryland Crash
No injuries were reported after a car rear-ended a school bus packed with students in Prince George's County, officials say. First responders were called at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning to the outer loop of the Capital Beltway near Ritchie Marlboro Road when a school bus was struck by another driver, leaving both with fire damage. Smoke could be seen coming from both the bus and front of the vehicle, which sustained extensive damage. School Bus/Vehicle Fire, 9:58am, OL Cap Beltway/Ritchie Marlboro Rd. Vehicle rear ended a school bus and both sustained fire damage. Thankfully, there…
Traffic
Six Firefighters Released From Hospital After Overturning Truck In Maryland
Six Prince George's County firefighters were hospitalized overnight after their truck overturned while they were at the scene of an incident in College Park. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday night, while responding to a structure fire, a truck crashed near the intersection of Good Luck Road and Kenilworth Avenue, according to a department spokesperson. The crash led to six firefighters being taken to the hospital with what were described as minor injuries. They have each been released from the hospital as of Monday morning, officials say. Update to last nights College Park Truck 812 acc…
Police & Fire
Two Found Dead After Maryland House Fire; Child Treated For Injuries, Officials Say
Two people were found dead inside a Prince George's County home that went up in flames overnight, officials confirmed. Fire crews were called shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Monday night to the 13000 block of Martin Road, where there was a home fully engulfed in flames in Brandywine. House Fire, 13000 Blk Martin Rd., Brandywine. Two story home fully involved with entrapment. More info to follow. PIO en route. — Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) October 17, 2023 Once the flames were knocked down, firefighters found two people dead inside the home, fire officials said. N…
News
More Than Two Dozen Injured After University Of Maryland Bus Crashes Into Pole (
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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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CSX Train Derailment Causes Road Closures In Maryland (
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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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Car Crashes Into Maryland Home; Collapse Investigation Launched
Some homeowners in Prince George's County got an unexpected visitor on Friday morning. First responders rushed to the 6200 block of Seminole Street in College Park shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Friday, when a car came to a crashing halt into a single-family home, according to authorities. The crash led to a partial collapse of the home, while the car came to rest on its side leaning against the chimney with a tree on top. Two people were taken to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries, and seven others are being assisted by the Prince George's Office of Emergency after being displ…
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Hazmat Units Called To Multi-Vehicle Crash With Dump Truck In Maryland: Officials
Traffic was tied up in Prince George's County on Thursday morning after several vehicles were involved in a crash that led to a diesel fuel leak. Shortly after 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, officials say that there was a vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of Branch Avenue near Surratts Road in Clinton involving a dump truck. Multi-vehicle collision, 8:17am, Branch Ave SB at Surratts Rd. Several vehicles and a dump truck involved. PGFD Hazmat Units on scene for diesel tank leak. SB Branch closed. Two minor injuries. Expect delays and move over for emergency vehicles. — Prince George’s County…
Police & Fire
Up In Flames: Volunteer Fire Station Damaged By Ambulance Bay Fire In Maryland, Officials Say
Work hit close to home for some volunteer firefighters in Prince George's County when their ambulance bay caught fire early on Sunday morning. Shortly after 5 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 3, members of the Marlboro Volunteer Fire Department got quite a shock when they heard fire alarms sounding, but they didn't have to go far to battle the blaze. Firefighters didn't have to go far to battle the blaze in their own house on Sunday morning.Marlboro Volunteer Fire Department Officials say that the Pratt Street station in Upper Marlboro suffered damage from the fire, though there were no reported i…
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One Killed, One Critical After Vehicle Smashes Into Multi-Family Maryland Home
An early morning crash left one person dead and another suffering from critical injuries in Prince George's County, officials say. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Saturday morning, first responders were called to the 800 block of Kay Court in Laurel, where they found a vehicle that had crashed into a building. The roadway has been reopened. https://t.co/oK1Y6xnPWt — Laurel Police (@LaurelPD) August 26, 2023 According to a spokesperson from the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department, one man inside the home was killed and the driver of the vehicle was rushed to the hospital with life-threa…
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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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