Multi-vehicle Crash Involving MTA Bus Sends 8 to Hospitals

Emergency responders needed for complex extrication from one of the cars

Mar. 19, 2026 at 3:59pm

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A crash in Baltimore involving two cars and an MTA bus sent multiple people to the hospital, some with serious injuries, early Thursday morning. The Baltimore City Fire Department responded to the scene around 1:15 a.m. at the intersection of East Preston Street and St. Paul Street.

Why it matters

Multi-vehicle crashes involving public transportation can have significant impacts on a city's infrastructure and raise concerns about public safety. This incident occurred in a busy downtown area, leading to road closures and utility repairs.

The details

Emergency responders, including a special operations team, were needed for a complex extrication from one of the cars involved in the crash. A total of eight people were transported to local hospitals, suffering from very serious to minor injuries.

  • The crash occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

The players

Baltimore City Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the multi-vehicle crash and coordinated the emergency response.

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What’s next

The area of East Preston Street and St. Paul Street has been closed as utility repair crews continue to work on downed traffic lights at the scene.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of maintaining safe infrastructure and emergency response protocols in urban areas, especially when public transportation is involved in a serious accident.