Several Injuries Reported After School Bus and Truck Collide in Germantown

Photo courtesy of Pete Piringer

At least seven people, including two children, were transported to a local hospital following a crash that involved a school bus and a truck Monday morning in Germantown, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesperson, Pete Piringer.

Officers from Montgomery County Police Department and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews responded to the intersection of Gunner Branch Road and Frederick Road for the report of a three-vehicle collision, involving a truck, a special needs school bus, and a passenger car.

Update – Gunners Branch Road & Frederick Road, 3-vehicle collision, (truck, passenger car & special needs school bus), EMS evaluated & transported 7 patients, incl 2 children, all w/ NLT injuries, some lanes blocked, PD directing pic.twitter.com/FZlfM0T20c

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 22, 2018

Officials said lanes in both directions are open on Frederick Road at Gunner Branch Road, but drivers should expect residual delays from the incident.

Update: All lanes in both directions now open on Frederick Rd. (MD 355) at Gunner Branch Rd. Expect residual delays. #mdtraffic

— MC Emergency Mgmt (@ReadyMontgomery) October 22, 2018

Traffic accident on Frederick Rd. (MD 355 ) closes SB 355 at MIddlebrook Rd. and all NB lanes of 355 south of Gunner Branch Rd. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #mdtraffic

— MC Emergency Mgmt (@ReadyMontgomery) October 22, 2018

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