LA PLATA, Md. — Port Tobacco Road was temporarily shut down between Hilltop Road and Chestnut Hill Place following a two-vehicle crash that left four people injured, including a child, according to emergency communications and dispatch records.
First responders were alerted at 2:36 p.m. to the scene of a head-on collision. Early reports described one vehicle as having gone off-road, while the other sustained heavy front-end damage and remained on the shoulder. Emergency crews from multiple Charles County units were dispatched to the site.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel found one adult trapped inside a vehicle and a child with visible bleeding from the nose. A second patient reportedly had pre-existing disabilities and required specialized care. At least one person was airlifted via Maryland State Police helicopter to a trauma center, while others were transported to regional hospitals including UM Capital Region Medical Center and MedStar Trauma.
Charles County authorities confirmed the roadway was fully reopened after a temporary closure to accommodate emergency vehicles and accident cleanup.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Further details about the identities of the individuals involved have not been released.
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