Greyhound bus and SUV crash head-on in Howard County, killing 1 person and injuring 18.
A tragic incident unfolded early on Thursday in Howard County, Maryland, as a head-on collision between an SUV and a Greyhound bus resulted in one person losing their life and 18 others sustaining injuries. The local police have provided details of the unfortunate event.
In the quiet hours of the morning around 3:20 a.m., a Greyhound Bus carrying 38 passengers was on its way eastward along Route 32, close to the vicinity of I-95. This peaceful journey took a devastating turn when it collided head-on with a Buick Enclave that was inexplicably traveling in the opposite direction, against the flow of traffic in the eastbound lanes. Howard County police have taken charge of the investigation.
Tragically, the driver of the Buick Enclave lost his life at the scene of the collision. At this time, the authorities have not yet disclosed his identity, allowing space for proper notifications to be made to his loved ones.
The impact of the collision was profound. The Greyhound’s driver and 17 passengers bore the brunt of the force, leading to injuries that, fortunately, are not believed to be life-threatening. They were promptly taken to a hospital for medical attention, with the hope that their injuries can be treated and they can recover from this distressing ordeal.
As a consequence of this heart-wrenching incident, Route 32 had to be temporarily shut down, causing disruptions in the local traffic flow and inconveniences for those who rely on this route for their daily commutes.
Authorities are diligently working to determine the sequence of events that led to this catastrophic head-on collision. The cause of the crash is a subject of rigorous investigation, as they strive to uncover any factors that might have contributed to this tragic occurrence.
In the wake of this incident, the community is left grappling with the loss of one life and the injuries sustained by 18 people who were simply going about their journeys. As Howard County, Maryland, reflects on this incident, they also hold onto the hope that through thorough investigation and understanding, steps can be taken to prevent such heartache in the future.
By: M Z Hossain, Editor Sky Buzz Feed
