A city bus and a big rig had a serious crash in South El Monte, California, on December 18, 2024. The accident took place at around 6 a.m. at the intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Klingerman Street.
What happened: The Metro bus ran into the big rig, which was parked outside a lumber yard.
- The collision injured 12 people. Out of these, 7 had to be taken to a hospital, as reported by Fox 11 Los Angeles.
- The bus driver was among those injured, but the extent of all injuries is still unknown.
Investigation: Authorities, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, are looking into what caused the crash.
Current status: The northbound lanes in the area remained closed following the incident, as responders managed the situation.
Company's response: Metro expressed sympathy to those hurt in the crash and thanked various local departments for their quick response.
Thankfully, nobody sustained life-threatening injuries, and efforts were underway to clear the area and restore traffic flow.