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- 25 hospitalized after suspected mass overdose in West Baltimore; drug not yet known</p>
<p>Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY July 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM</p>
<p>Officials in Baltimore are investigating after more than two dozen people appeared to be experiencing overdose symptoms on an unknown drug, first responders said.</p>
<p>The incident took place in a neighborhood on the city's westside on Thursday, July 10, according to information from the Baltimore Police Department and Baltimore Fire Department.</p>
<p>As of July 11, no fatalities had been reported in connection to the incident, a spokesperson for the city confirmed to USA TODAY.</p>
<p>BPD & @BaltimoreFire are on scene at the intersection of Pennsylvania & North Avenues in reference to multiple individuals experiencing overdose symptoms. More information to follow as it becomes available. pic.twitter.com/dOkM7p8A4t</p>
<p>— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) July 10, 2025</p>
<p>The suspected mass overdose sent more than two dozen people to hospitals, the spokesperson said.</p>
<p>Crews responded to the area about 9:20 a.m. for several reported overdoses, CBS News reported Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace said.</p>
<p>"When the crews arrived, they encountered a patient they believed to be suffering from a drug overdose," the outlet wrote. "The first responders were then approached by community members who directed them to additional people who were unresponsive."</p>
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<p>What type of drug is suspected in the incident?</p>
<p>Officials have not said what type of drug was involved or whether an arrests are pending in the case.</p>
<p>Baltimore Police posted on X officers and firefighters responded to the intersection of Pennsylvania and North avenues "in reference to multiple individuals experiencing overdose symptoms".</p>
<p>The police service asked people to avoid the area as multiple streets had been blocked off and buses rerouted.</p>
<p>The incident remained under investigation on Friday.</p>
<p>Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.</p>
<p>This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Suspected mass overdose sends 25 to hospital in Baltimore</p>
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