West Baltimore Streets Blocked Off After Multiple Overdoses

Multiple streets in West Baltimore are closed following several reported overdoses. Baltimore Police and Fire crews responded to the intersection of Pennsylvania and North Avenues around 11:30 a.m. for several reported overdoses. Multiple patients are said to been taken to multiple hospitals in the Baltimore area. Individuals are being asked to avoid the area.

Update (WJZ):

At least 15 people were hospitalized after suspected drug overdoses in West Baltimore Thursday morning, according to Baltimore Fire officials. The incident prompted a large emergency response, and multiple streets were blocked. Individuals were asked to avoid the area.

When the crews arrived, they encountered a patient they believed to be suffering from a drug overdose. The first responders were then approached by community members who directed them to additional people who were unresponsive, according to Wallace. 

At least 15 people were hospitalized, with five in critical condition, and others in serious condition.