A bus carrying not less than 20 folks hit a set of railroad tracks and rolled over off Sierra Freeway in Lancaster on Wednesday morning, ending with the bus on its aspect, authorities stated
One passenger was airlifted out and two others have been rushed to the hospital by first responders, in keeping with the Los Angeles County Fireplace Division. One particular person was listed in vital situation, and 16 others didn’t want fast transportation through ambulance.
The crash was first reported at 11:17 a.m. close to North Sierra Freeway and West Avenue C, in keeping with the California Freeway Patrol. Firefighters responded to the scene shortly earlier than 11:30 a.m. and site visitors in each instructions of the freeway seemed to be closed as of 1 p.m.
The bus misplaced management and hit the tracks, inflicting it to overturn, in keeping with KNBC.
Town of Lancaster notified Union Pacific and Metrolink that the collision appeared to wreck the tracks, the station reported.
Although the crash occurred close to railroad tracks, Metrolink stated it didn’t count on the incident to impression service, in keeping with a day publish on social media.
The reason for the crash stays below investigation.
