Frostburg, MD (September 1, 2026) – Three people died, and two others were seriously injured on Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 68 near Frostburg. The crash happened around 1 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near the New Georges Creek Rd exit.
A deputy pulled one driver from a burning vehicle and began CPR. Another person was removed from the vehicle before fire department personnel arrived and declared a mass casualty situation.
Two people died at the site. One victim was flown to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, while two others were taken to UPMC Western Maryland with life-threatening injuries. One of those two later died at the hospital.
The surviving victims’ conditions were not known Sunday afternoon. The interstate remained closed for an extended period while emergency units assisted and the Maryland State Police Crash Reconstruction Team examined the wreck. The investigation into the cause of the accident remains active.
Our heartfelt condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who died.
What Happens When a Highway Accident Causes Serious Injuries?
Serious highway accidents can require several forms of emergency assistance, particularly when multiple people need immediate medical attention. Medical teams may assess each person based on the severity of their injuries and determine whether ground or air transportation is appropriate.
Burn injuries, head trauma, broken bones, and internal injuries are among the serious conditions that can occur during high-speed roadway accidents. Some injuries may not be fully apparent immediately, so medical evaluation can be important even when visible harm appears limited.
A highway may also remain closed for an extended period after a major wreck. Crews may need to address damaged vehicles, roadway hazards, traffic control, and other safety concerns before normal travel resumes. Witness accounts, photographs, vehicle damage, and roadway evidence can later help establish how the vehicles moved before and during the collision.
