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UPDATE Nov. 3 at 2 p.m.
Baltimore, MD – Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) officials reported Thursday, Nov. 3 that the driver of a Baltimore school bus involved earlier this week in a collision with a Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) commuter bus had been informed in writing that he was no longer authorized to operate a commercial vehicle.
The school bus driver–identified as Glenn R. Chappell, died in the Southwest Baltimore City crash along with five other people.
According to press reports, Chappell lost his authorization to drive the bus after his medical certificate expired.
The crash remains under investigation.
UPDATE 11 a.m. Nov 1
Baltimore, MD – Baltimore City authorities now report six people died in an early morning collision Nov. 1 between a MTA commuter bus and a school bus. No names have been released.
Baltimore, MD – Reports from Baltimore indicate three people are dead as a result of an early morning collision between a school bus and a Maryland Transit Administration commuter bus in the Southeast section of the city. Several streets are closed as crews respond to the crash.
9:45 a.m. Nov. 1 A statement from Governor Larry Hogan
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement on the bus crash that took place this morning in Southwest Baltimore:
“The First Lady and I are deeply saddened to hear of the horrific crash this morning in Southwest Baltimore involving a school bus and an MTA commuter bus. Our deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families in the wake of this tragedy. We will continue to pray for those who were injured, as well as the first responders who worked swiftly and continue to care for the injured.
“Our administration gives our full support to the Baltimore City Police Department as they investigate, and we are prepared to offer any state assistance necessary.”