On Wednesday, a dramatic incident involving an MTA bus in Pikesville, Maryland, resulted in 36 injuries after the bus lost control, collided with multiple vehicles, and ultimately crashed into a FedEx building on Reisterstown Road.
Security footage obtained by CBS News Baltimore captured the moments leading up to the crash, which included the bus veering into oncoming traffic and striking an electric pole before hitting a lamppost and a dozen parked cars.
The bus driver was critically injured and transported to the hospital, where he is expected to survive despite suffering a broken neck, according to a co-worker.
Neha Gupta, owner of Neha Threading Salon, described the chaos that unfolded, noting how the bus's impact damaged her business sign, which may have prevented more serious injuries. "If my sign had not been there, we could have been hit," she remarked.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud boom and seeing the aftermath of the crash, with one vehicle flipped over and passengers emerging from the bus in distress. "Everybody started crying. I started crying," Gupta recounted, reflecting on the traumatic scene.
Arie Glazer, a local jeweler, also witnessed the aftermath and expressed his horror at the situation, particularly regarding the trapped driver. Another video from the intersection showed the bus sideswiping a white SUV prior to the collision.
The Baltimore County Crash Team is currently investigating the factors that led to the incident, with community members highlighting the frequent accidents at this busy intersection. Tom Fekete, vice president of the Pikesville Improvement Corporation, noted that this area experiences around 50 to 60 reportable crashes annually.
Brody, the organization's president, emphasized the need for solutions to enhance safety on the road. "We just want answers on how this can be fixed in the future," he stated.
As the community grapples with the aftermath, licensed counselor Adam Miller from the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health's Klein Family Center warned of the potential mental health impacts on those involved or who witnessed the crash. He encouraged individuals to recognize signs of distress and seek help if necessary.
Miller advised against making major life changes in the wake of traumatic events and suggested journaling as a helpful tool for processing emotions.
Reported by HarborBeat based on CBS News (source).
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