Clear Spring, MD (April 15, 2025) – Emergency crews responded to a serious two-vehicle collision that occurred earlier today in the 14400 block of Clear Spring Rd, resulting in injuries to multiple individuals, including two pediatric patients. The crash was first reported during the mid-morning hours on April 15, prompting a multi-agency emergency response in Washington County.
Units from Company 4, Rescue 49, Rescue 2, and Rescue 26 arrived on the scene shortly after the initial call. Upon assessment of the situation, the incident commander quickly determined the severity of the crash and requested aviation support for two injured children. Trooper 5, a Maryland State Police medevac helicopter, was dispatched with an estimated arrival time of 21 minutes.
Emergency responders from Washington County Fire and Rescue worked to stabilize all victims at the scene. The two pediatric patients were reportedly in need of advanced trauma care, prompting the urgent airlift request. Details regarding the exact nature of the children's injuries have not been officially released, though the decision to launch a medevac suggests the injuries were significant.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of individuals involved or provided updates on other passengers or drivers. The vehicles involved were both heavily damaged, and traffic on Clear Spring Rd was temporarily disrupted as medics and flight crews coordinated transport logistics.
Local law enforcement is leading an investigation into the cause of the crash. Initial reports do not indicate what may have led to the collision, and officials are expected to release more details following a full on-scene assessment.
Our hearts go out to the children and their families impacted by today’s accident. We recognize the swift and coordinated efforts of first responders and medevac personnel who worked under urgent conditions to provide immediate care.
Injury Crashes in Maryland
Crashes involving children often require a more complex emergency response, as pediatric trauma care must be both rapid and specialized. The incident today near the 14400 block of Clear Spring Rd underscores the critical nature of timely medevac services in rural and semi-rural regions like Washington County.
Maryland's emergency protocols include rapid escalation to aviation support when pediatric patients show signs of life-threatening trauma, especially in cases where transport times by ambulance might jeopardize survival or long-term recovery. In this instance, launching Trooper 5 ensured that the injured children would reach a trauma-equipped pediatric facility as quickly as possible.
As the investigation continues, community members are urged to use extra caution along Clear Spring Rd and remain vigilant, especially during school hours and early morning commutes when children are frequently passengers.
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