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Houston METRO Bus Crash: Bus Falls Off Overpass After Being Rear-ended

KHOU 11January 5, 20261 min2,458 views
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Weekend Bus Crash in Midtown Houston

  • 💥 A Houston METRO bus fell off a Highway 288 overpass near Midtown on Saturday afternoon following a crash.
  • ⚠️ The incident occurred after the bus was rear-ended while traveling on McGawan Street.

Rescue and Injuries

  • 🚌 The bus, carrying 13 passengers, crashed through a fence and guardrail, ending up on its side below the roadway.
  • 🚑 Firefighters conducted a complex rescue operation, and most passengers were able to exit the bus on their own.
  • 🏥 The driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash is in critical but stable condition.
  • ✅ The METRO bus driver was reported to be okay.

Investigation and Aftermath

  • ⏳ Crews worked for approximately 4 hours to lift the bus back onto the street.
  • 🔍 Investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the crash, which remains under investigation by METRO police.
  • 😥 Witnesses and passengers reported feeling shaken, traumatized, and terrified by the event.
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