Accokeek Crash: 5 Injured – Prince George’s County

ACCOKEEK, Md. – Five peopel were hospitalized Thursday morning with serious but not life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle crash in Accokeek on Christmas Day.

Christmas Day Crash Sends Five to Hospital

Firefighters rescued two people trapped in their vehicles following a collision on indian Head Highway.

• A three-vehicle crash occurred on the 14250 block of Indian Head Highway in Accokeek, Maryland.
• Emergency crews responded to the scene around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Christmas Day.
• Two individuals were extricated from their vehicles by firefighters.
• Five patients were transported to hospitals with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries.
• The crash was one of three incidents Prince George’s County firefighters responded to overnight.

The incident unfolded around 11:30 p.m.on Wednesday, December 25th, as emergency crews responded to reports of a collision on Indian Head Highway. Firefighters detailed the rescue operation approximately two hours later via social media. Among the five individuals involved in the crash, two required extrication by firefighters due to being trapped within their vehicles.

Did you know? – Extrication is a complex process requiring specialized tools and training to safely remove individuals from damaged vehicles. Firefighters prioritize stabilizing the vehicle and protecting patients during this operation.

What kind of response did emergency services provide to the crash? Firefighters from Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department arrived at the scene and successfully extricated two patients who were trapped. All five patients were then transported to area hospitals for treatment of injuries described as serious, but not life-threatening.

This crash was one of several incidents Prince George’s County firefighters handled overnight on Christmas. Crews also extinguished a fire at a townhouse in Laurel around 8:30 p.m. and responded to a first-floor fire at a home in lanham just before midnight. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in either of those fires.

Pro tip – During the holiday season, increased travel can lead to more traffic incidents. Always drive defensively, avoid distractions, and ensure your vehicle is properly maintained.

rescue,11:26pm 14250 block Indian Head HWY in accokeek. PGFD units on scene of multi-vehicle collision w/patients trapped.2 patients extricated. 5 total patients transported, 5 total patients transported w/serious but not life threatening injuries.

– Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) December 26, 2025