UPDATE 11/20/2024: Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision involving a 4-door sedan with the operator trapped, and Charles County Public School Bus #117, which had no children on board.
Firefighters extricated the trapped patient in under 25 minutes.
Due to significant injuries, Maryland State Police Aviation Command was requested. Trooper 2 responded and landed nearby to transport the patient to area trauma centers. Two patients were transported by ground to an area trauma center. A fourth patient was transported to an area hospital.
A diesel fuel leak coming from the school bus prompted a response from the Charles County Hazardous Materials Team. Upon arrival, the leak was stopped and the remaining fuel was off loaded to prevent any further spillage.
Crews operated on the scene for approximately two hours before being released.
All photos are courtesy of the Hughesville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad.
Police are investigating the motor vehicle collision and updates will be provided when they become available.
11/19/2024: On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at approximately 8:57 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles and St. Mary’s County responded to the area of Gallant Green Road and Leonardtown Road in Hughesville, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious involving a school bus with subjects trapped.
Crews arrived on the scene to find a vehicle and school bus involved. Incident command reported no children were on the bus, four patients to be evaluated with one being trapped.
A helicopter has been requested for a 38-year-old male suffering serious injuries. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 is responding to land nearby.
Firefighters extricated the patient in under 25 minutes.
Four total patients were evaluated. Two of the patients were transported by ambulance to an area trauma center. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 landed nearby and transported a 38-year-old male. The fourth patient was transported to an area hospital.
The Charles County HAZMAT team responded due to leaking fluids from the school bus.
Expect extended delays in the area.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
