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.

The scene of the crash in Prince George's County.
Photo Credit: *Prince George's County Fire/EMS*

Baltimore Avenue and University Boulevard in College Park
Photo Credit: *Google Maps satellite view*

Zak Failla

10/04/2023 11:54 a.m.

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.

In total, police reported around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday that there were 56 passengers on board the bus, and 30 were transported to hospitals for treatment of minor injuries, while 26 refused medical attention.

No information about the various injuries was immediately released.

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