UPDATE: Authorities say a total of 7 patients have been taken to local hospitals, one with reported life-threatening injuries.

Original story below…

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ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday afternoon crash involving a bus in Essex.

The crash was reported at just after 3 p.m. at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and S. Taylor Avenue (21221).

The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that an MTA bus was involved in the crash.

Multiple injuries have been reported at this time.  One of those injuries is said to be life-threatening.

Motorists should use caution in the area.