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Two fetuses were discovered on a Maryland Transit Administration bus in Baltimore over the weekend, prompting an investigation by homicide detectives. The fetuses were found on a Green Route bus and have been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. No further information is available at this time.
Five stations on the east end of Metro’s Red Line, including Fort Totten, Wheaton, Forest Glen, and Silver Spring, will shut down from early June to around Labor Day to allow for work connecting the Purple Line light-rail project to the system at Silver Spring. The closure will also facilitate infrastructure work, such as leak mitigation and system replacements. Shuttle bus service will be provided, and the Maryland Transit Administration will cover support costs. Additionally, Metro leaders discussed other major upcoming disruptions on its rail system, including winter work and future summer projects.
Baltimore Ravens fans and other commuters in Baltimore are expressing frustration over the complete shutdown of the Light Rail system, which has been replaced by a shuttle bus service due to safety concerns. Riders are experiencing communication issues and uncertainty about bus arrival times. The shutdown comes after an explosion and smoking equipment incidents. The Maryland Transit Administration is offering free bus rides as an alternative, but riders are concerned about the inconvenience, especially during the holiday season. MTA officials have promised to provide a better timeline for the return of Light Rail service.
Maryland Transit Administration has announced the suspension of Light Rail services starting Friday due to safety concerns. Inspections following a fire event in October revealed punctured high voltage conduits on the vehicles, and issues with the cables connecting the Light Rail cars have caused six smoke events since November. While the risk level remains acceptable, the suspension is being implemented out of caution to expedite the inspection and repair of the entire Light Rail fleet. Shuttle bus service will be available at all Light Rail stops during the suspension.
A Baltimore City public bus crashed into two cars before hitting a building, injuring an estimated 10 to 15 people. The Maryland Transit Administration said that the injured were transported to local area hospitals, and their conditions were not known. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Sixteen people were injured when a Maryland Transit Administration bus crashed with two cars before hitting an apartment building in Baltimore. None of the injuries were life-threatening. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
More than a dozen people were injured in a crash involving a Maryland Transit Administration CityLink Blue bus, a Lexus, and a Nissan in Baltimore. The bus collided with the Lexus and then struck the Nissan before coming to a stop in a building in the city's Central District. Sixteen people suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to local hospitals. The cause of the crash is unknown, and Maryland Transit Administration and Baltimore police are investigating.
At least 17 people were injured after a Maryland Transit Administration bus collided with two civilian vehicles in Baltimore. The bus driver was treated at the scene and transported to a hospital, as were the other 16 injured people. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the apartment building's first floor was condemned.