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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tour bus catches fire with multiple people on board in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — Multiple units were in a Park-and-Ride lot in Montgomery County after a tour bus went up in flames while more than 10 people were on board. The fire happened shortly before 10:45 a.m. in the 15800 block of Georgia Avenue, near MD-200, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) spokesman Pete Piringer said. Allegany County Public Schools dismissing early due to potential flooding Piringer said nine bus passengers and the driver are safe, while one passenger was taken to the hospital with minor smoke inhalation and non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of a nearby Metrobus helped the people on the tour bus. As of 11:23 a.m., the fire had been put out. In a statement shared with DC News Now, Coach USA wrote: As it relates to the earlier fire on our MTA 201 bus, there were ten passengers and our bus operator when it happened. Our bus operator noticed an issue with a tire which then caused the fire. She was able to pull over safely contact the fire department, get all the passengers and their luggage out safely. She's currently in another bus with the passengers to bring them to their destination. The safety of our customers and team members is of paramount importance, and in this case our operator who's trained for these situations did exactly what was required in ensuring all concerned were safe. Coach USA Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pickup truck collides with building in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — First responders were at the scene of a collision that happened on Memorial Day in Montgomery County. In a social media post made at 1 p.m., Pete Piringer, a spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS), said a pickup truck had crashed into a housing complex in the 9900 block of Killarney Lane. Black bear spotted in Langley Park area on Memorial Day Luckily, no one was hurt, but the building sustained structural damage. Crews were still at the scene into the afternoon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
PHOTOS: Car overturns in multi-vehicle crash in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — Some lanes were blocked in the Redland area Tuesday morning after multiple cars crashed, causing one to overturn. In a post on X just after 9:15 a.m., the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said crews were on the scene of a crash involving three cars at Shady Grove Road and Mill Run Drive. One of the cars had turned on its side. 2 adults, 10 students injured in crash involving school bus in Silver Spring Responders said they were checking 'multiple' people for non-life-threatening injuries; however, it is unclear exactly how many people were injured. Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
2 adults, 10 students injured in crash involving school bus in Silver Spring
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — Multiple people were taken to the hospital Tuesday morning following a crash involving a school bus in Silver Spring. In a post on X just minutes before 8 a.m., David Pazos with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said crews were sent to the intersection of Norwood Road and New Hampshire Avenue for a crash involving a school bus. Crews rescue 2 people, 2 dogs stranded in Potomac River in Montgomery County At least 20 students were on the bus when it crashed. Officials said 12 people, two adults and 10 students, were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) confirmed with DC News Now that the bus was headed to James Hubert Blake High School when the crash happened. No one was trapped as a result of the collision. Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Crews rescue 2 people, 2 dogs stranded in Potomac River in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — Officials said two people and two dogs are safe after they were rescued from the Potomac River on Monday night. Pete Piringer, with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, said that just before 10:30 p.m. on May 19, a call came in for people lost on a paddle boat in the Potomac River. During the search, officials used a helicopter while crews canvassed the water using Swift Water Boats. Video: Fire rages at mansion-style home in DC About an hour later, Piringer said they located two paddlers and two dogs. He added that they were stranded on a paddle boat after they got lost in the river. The group was relocated to the Seneca Creek boat landing, where they were brought to safety. Officials noted that an additional two people were also located on the side of the Potomac River, in Virginia. There were no reported injuries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
