BALTIMORE — An active scene Thursday morning in West Baltimore.
Police say 27 people were hospitalized with "overdose symptoms" near the busy intersection of W. North and Pennsylvania Avenues.
Seven were listed in critical condition, with 15 others reportedly stable.
While Penn North Metro Station remained open throughout, MTA buses were forced to reroute.
Blair Sabol reports live from the scene of a mass overdose in West Baltimore
Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates revealed no specific details about the incident but said “Today’s mass overdose event at Penn and North serves as a powerful reminder of our city’s ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic."
Governor Wes Moore added his team was monitoring the situation.
Our team is coordinating with state agencies, city officials, and first responders on the ground in West Baltimore today.
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) July 10, 2025
I'm grateful to those who quickly alerted us about this situation, and those who are providing support to the community.
This event comes one day after the City held a community listening session in Cherry Hill about opioid related deaths, which fell below 800 statewide between 2023-2024.
Another is scheduled for next week at Gethsemane Baptist Church, just a few blocks from Penn North.
