At Least 20 Injured When Tram Car Overturns In PG County
CLINTON, Md. (WJZ)—Emergency crews are investigating in Prince George's County after a tram ride carrying 30 people overturns.
The incident happened at Cosca Regional Park located in the 11000 of Thrift Road on Sunday.
Fire officials say the situation has been declared a mass casualty incident leaving 20 of the 30 people injured at this time.
U/D Cosca. More of a hayride type setup. The tractor, designed to look like train engine, flipped over. pic.twitter.com/6Yf1umdTWr
— Mark Brady (@PIOMarkBrady) June 14, 2015
U/D Cosca. The passenger carts remained upright however had turbulent, uncontrolled, ride down the hill. 30 on board. 20 going to hospital.
— Mark Brady (@PIOMarkBrady) June 14, 2015
Authorities say both kids and adults were on the tram ride at the time of the accident.
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