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11 injured, including infant, after car drives into tent in Bladensburg

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BLADENSBURG, Md. — Eleven people were injured when a car drove into a tent in Bladensburg Friday night, according to the Prince George's County Fire Department.

The incident occurred in the 4100 block of 55th Avenue at 10:13 p.m.

Among the victims struck by the vehicle:

  • A juvenile female and an infant are in critical condition
  • Two women sustained injuries
  • Seven other juveniles (four males and three females) suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries

Officials have not yet confirmed whether the driver remained at the scene.

*This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.*

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