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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
- General
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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.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
One hospitalized after car rolls on side in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — Responders took one person to the hospital Saturday after their car rolled over in Gaithersburg. In a post on X just after 9:30 a.m., Pete Piringer with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said crews were responding to a collision on Route 355 at N Frederick Avenue and Montgomery Village Avenue. At the scene, they found a car that had turned on its side. Crews rescue two people 'clinging' to tree in Potomac River, officials say Responders worked to help the driver out of the car before taking them to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Piringer said. As a result of the crash, some lanes were blocked as crews cleared the scene. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Four hospitalized after multi-car crash in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Four people were hurt after a multi-vehicle crash in Montgomery County Friday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. In a post on X by Pete Piringer with MCFRS, around 7:30 p.m., crews responded to 1-270 NB between Spur and Montrose Road to reports of a five-vehicle crash. Toddler dies after being in car for hours, Montgomery County police say There, four people were taken to the hospital. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Maryland State Police. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
