A serious collision involving an MTA bus and a building in central Baltimore has left several people injured. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at 500 W Franklin St., impacting two other vehicles as well. Initial reports indicate the bus may have first collided with a Lexus at the intersection of North Paca and West Mulberry Streets before ultimately crashing into the building.

Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene, initially reporting 17 individuals requiring medical attention and subsequently requesting five additional medic units. The severity of the injuries varies, with at least two individuals reported to be in serious, potentially life-threatening condition. The incident prompted authorities to declare a Level 1 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI), mobilizing additional resources to manage the situation.

Scene of the bus crash into a building in Baltimore (WBFF)

500 W Franklin St., the location of the incident (Google Earth)

Different perspective of the bus crash scene (WBFF)

Debris scattered at the site of the bus crash (WBFF)

A thorough investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway.