Maryland State Police are probing a fatal bus accident that occurred early this morning in Harford County, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.

Incident Details

At around 6:00 a.m. on May 5, authorities rushed to the scene of a single-vehicle bus crash on Interstate 95 in Harford County. The bus, carrying 24 passengers, veered out of control and collided with a guardrail for reasons yet to be determined.

Casualties and Hospitalizations

Tragically, one passenger succumbed to their injuries at the crash site. Emergency responders swiftly attended to the injured individuals, transporting them to various medical facilities for treatment. According to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, the breakdown of patient distribution is as follows:

• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake (Bel Air): 10 patients
• Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (Baltimore): 8 patients
• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (Aberdeen): 5 patients

Response and Investigation

Law enforcement agencies swiftly responded to the scene, including troopers from the Bel Air Barrack, officers from the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, and deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The Maryland State Police Crash Team has taken charge of the ongoing investigation.

Traffic Updates

Following the incident, all lanes on northbound I-95 at mile marker 77 in Harford County have since reopened, with assistance provided by MDOT State Highway Administration personnel.

Conclusion

As the investigation into this tragic event continues, our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

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