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1st LD: U.S. charter bus carrying 26 kids overturns near Baltimore, many injured

Xinhua, May 15, 2017 Adjust font size:

A charter bus carrying 26 school kids on a field trip from Pennsylvania to Washington, D.C. overturned on road north of Baltimore on Monday, at least 25 passengers injured, police said.

The crash involved 26 eighth grade children, two teachers, a parent chaperone and one driver, according to Philadelphia School District superintendent Dr. William R. Hite.

One adult and one child in critical condition were flown away from the scene by state police helicopter to a hospital, the Maryland State Police tweeted. Others were treated at the scene or rushed to nearby hospitals by ambulance.

The accident took place on southbound I-95 in Harford County, forcing the roadway in both directions shut down Monday morning. Endit