Cumberland, MD (September 16, 2024) – Emergency crews responded to Bowery St after a child was reported injured in a bicycle accident. The initial call suggested the child had been struck by a vehicle, but on arrival. Officials confirmed it was a bike accident.
Rescue units arrived at 4:56 p.m., and EMS on the scene requested an airlift for the injured child, categorized as a Priority 1 patient. Trooper 5 was dispatched, and the landing zone was set up at Frostburg State University.
Further updates on the child’s condition are expected as the investigation into the accident continues.