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Up to 10 Non‑Fatal Overdoses Reported at Baltimore’s Penn‑North Intersection

The cluster occurred at the same corner hit by July’s mass overdose linked to fentanyl plus a sedative adulterant.

Overview

  • Baltimore police reported multiple overdoses around 12:08 p.m. near West North and Pennsylvania avenues.
  • Officers said six people were taken to hospitals and four people declined transport.
  • Police characterized the incidents as non‑fatal based on initial information.
  • Authorities released no additional details, and WBAL‑TV said it requested information from the city fire department.
  • The location matches the July outbreak that spurred expanded harm‑reduction efforts after testing found fentanyl mixed with a benzodiazepine‑like sedative.