Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Serious Car Crash Baltimore Washington Parkway Numerous Injured

On Tuesday May 5, 2009 at 1:45 pm, units from the United States Park Police District 4 and the Prince Georges County Fire Department responded to a single vehicle car crash northbound Baltimore Washington Parkway south of Interstate 495.

Officers found a mini van carrying 9 passengers had overturned and several occupants appeared to have been ejected.

The Prince Georges County Fire Department dispatched 1 Heavy Rescue Squad, 3 Engine Companies, 5 Basic Life Support Units, 1 Advance Life Support Unit, 1 EMS Supervisor, and 2 Chiefs.

Three patients were transported to Prince Georges Hospital Center in Cheverly, one with serious head trauma, three patients were transported to Washington Hospital Center Medstar Unit with serious injuries, and three people refused treatment.

No injuries appear to be life threatening.