16 hurt after stolen vehicle collides with MTA bus in East Baltimore, authorities say

More than a dozen people are being treated for injuries following an MTA bus crash involving a stolen vehicle in East Baltimore, according to authorities on the scene. 

The crash was reported around 12:45 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of East Oliver and N. Wolfe streets. 

Photos from the scene, located in a school zone near Collington Square Park, show the MTA bus off the roadway in a grassy area and a red car with extensive damage.

Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said 16 people injured in the crash and taken to area hospitals. He said the majority of the injuries were minor, but several people suffered critical and serious injuries. 

The Baltimore Police Department confirmed the other vehicle involved had been reported stolen, and there were four juveniles inside. 

"Officers received an alert for a stolen vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle fled from officers. Officers called for Foxtrot to assist," an official said on the scene. "Shortly afterward, officers observed the vehicle collide with an MTA bus at this intersection."

The juveniles were among the 16 victims taken to area hospitals, including two in critical condition, the official said. 

The fire chief said they believe 12 people were on board the bus at the time, including the driver.

"All but one extricated from the bus, and they were actually sitting outside when we arrived here," said Wallace.