by More than 25 people were hospitalized on Thursday morning after a suspected mass overdose incident in the Penn-North neighborhood of Baltimore. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as multiple individuals showed symptoms of drug overdose. The situation remains fluid, with officials treating the area as an active crime scene and continuing to search for more victims.
Key Details:
- The incident occurred Thursday morning in Baltimore’s Penn-North neighborhood.
- Baltimore Fire Department responded to a “mass casualty incident” involving overdose symptoms.
- At least 25 people were transported to local hospitals.
Medical Response and Condition:
- Five victims are reported to be in critical condition.
- The specific substance involved in the overdoses has not yet been identified.
- The Baltimore City Health Department distributed naloxone in the area to counteract overdoses.
Ongoing Investigation:
- Fire Chief James Wallace indicated the number of victims may rise as more cases are identified.
- The area is being treated as an active crime scene.
- Police and emergency responders remain on-site to assist and monitor for additional overdose victims.
