At Least 14 Injured in METRO Bus Crash with Vehicle on SH-288 Overpass in Houston
A devastating crash involving a METRO bus and another vehicle left at least 14 people hospitalized, including the bus operator, after a traffic collision on McGowen Street near the Highway 288 overpass. According to METRO officials, the accident occurred when a second vehicle allegedly struck the bus from behind, sending it off the bridge.
The incident happened during rush hour Saturday afternoon, with the METRO bus carrying 13 passengers and the driver operating the vehicle, who was also injured in the collision but is now reported stable. Fortunately, all passengers were evacuated from the bus unharmed, although one passenger required assistance due to being pinned inside by debris.
Houston Fire Department (HFD) responders rushed to the scene, where they employed specialized equipment, including the "Jaws of Life," to free the trapped individual and provide medical attention to those in need. The HFD Captain described the rescue effort as particularly challenging, stating that rescuers had to use various tools to carefully extract the injured person from the wreckage.
The driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash was transported to a hospital with critical injuries but is now reported stable. Meanwhile, METRO officials have stated that all passengers and the bus operator were safely removed from the vehicle after being rescued by HFD responders.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with many people shaken by the accident, which also sparked a sense of community concern among locals who work for METRO. A nearby resident reported feeling a mix of emotions upon witnessing the crash, including fear and a personal connection to his workplace.
The incident remains under investigation, and as of late Saturday afternoon, authorities have described the scene as an active and developing situation.
A devastating crash involving a METRO bus and another vehicle left at least 14 people hospitalized, including the bus operator, after a traffic collision on McGowen Street near the Highway 288 overpass. According to METRO officials, the accident occurred when a second vehicle allegedly struck the bus from behind, sending it off the bridge.
The incident happened during rush hour Saturday afternoon, with the METRO bus carrying 13 passengers and the driver operating the vehicle, who was also injured in the collision but is now reported stable. Fortunately, all passengers were evacuated from the bus unharmed, although one passenger required assistance due to being pinned inside by debris.
Houston Fire Department (HFD) responders rushed to the scene, where they employed specialized equipment, including the "Jaws of Life," to free the trapped individual and provide medical attention to those in need. The HFD Captain described the rescue effort as particularly challenging, stating that rescuers had to use various tools to carefully extract the injured person from the wreckage.
The driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash was transported to a hospital with critical injuries but is now reported stable. Meanwhile, METRO officials have stated that all passengers and the bus operator were safely removed from the vehicle after being rescued by HFD responders.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with many people shaken by the accident, which also sparked a sense of community concern among locals who work for METRO. A nearby resident reported feeling a mix of emotions upon witnessing the crash, including fear and a personal connection to his workplace.
The incident remains under investigation, and as of late Saturday afternoon, authorities have described the scene as an active and developing situation.
i dont know how they managed to get that person out of the bus with jaws of life and all kinda tools 
it was chaos on mcgowen street during rush hour saturday afternoon i guess people were lucky no one died 
and now theyre investigating the whole thing so hopefully they find out who was at fault 
anyway glad everyone who needed help got it ASAP
like they're so shook by it but did u know that highway 288 is super narrow & prone to accidents? idk wut else to say tho...it's just another day in houston 
. anyway, hopefully the injured people recovr ASAP 
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is it just a matter of being prepared, having the right safety protocols in place? or is it something more fundamental about our society that needs to change? 
i mean, as someone who's witnessed this kind of thing firsthand, i can tell you that it's not just about the physical harm... it's also about the emotional toll it takes on people and their loved ones 
the jaws of life came in handy to free the trapped person from the wreckage 
such a relief that it was just a miracle they were unharmed 
...i mean can't we all just be careful on the roads? it's not that hard. first off, who drives like this?! sending a bus off a bridge because you're a little behind... what's next? driving in reverse into an empty parking lot? 
. The Jaws of Life, really? That's insane 
. But seriously, 14 people hurt is just too many 
. Glad the HFD was able to get everyone out safely though! 
