Tragic Incident in Rossville, Md.: Woman Fatally Struck by School Bus
Rossville, Md. — A heartbreaking accident shook the Rossville community on Wednesday afternoon, when a woman was fatally struck by a school bus in a busy Baltimore County intersection.
According to the Baltimore County Police Department, the incident occurred just before 2 p.m. at the intersection of Philadelphia Road and Ridge Road — a well-trafficked area that quickly became the center of an emergency response. Police and medical personnel arrived swiftly after receiving reports of a pedestrian struck by a school bus.
Despite life-saving efforts at the scene, the woman was pronounced deceased. Authorities have not yet released her identity, pending notification of next of kin.
The bus was reportedly not carrying any students at the time of the incident. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, officials confirmed.
The Baltimore County Crash Team has taken over the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision. Residents in the area expressed sorrow and concern, noting that the intersection is often congested and can be hazardous for pedestrians.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has additional information to contact the Baltimore County Police Department.
This tragic event has cast a somber mood over the Rossville community, and heartfelt condolences are being extended to the victim’s family during this unimaginably difficult time.
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