Crash involving ambulance and tractor-trailer injures several on I-795, highway officials say

Several people were injured in a multiple-vehicle crash involving an ambulance that closed all lanes on I-795 at Westminster Pike on Saturday, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration. 

According to Baltimore County Police, a vehicle accident involving a Carroll County ambulance and a tractor-trailer was reported at 8:10 p.m..

The ambulance, which was in emergency mode, was struck by the tractor-trailer at the intersection of Butler Road and Westminster Pike while responding to a call in Baltimore County.

The tractor-trailer was transporting fuel, but according to police, no leak from the container had been detected.

When police arrived at the scene, they requested assistance from the Maryland State Police as several victims were injured in the crash. Maryland State Police helicopters flew two of the victims to nearby hospitals. 

Several others were treated on the scene and taken to nearby hospitals by ambulance.

The Baltimore County Crash Team also responded to the scene and is helping with the investigation.