Reportedly, the driver of an SUV ran a red light and rear-ended a Tri Delta Transit Bus at the intersection
Antioch, Calif. – Authorities are investigating a two-vehicle collision at an intersection in Antioch that left several hospitalized Thursday afternoon.
The police said the wreck was reported on the eastbound Highway 4 offramp and Laurel Road at around 12:30 p.m.
Reportedly, the driver of an SUV ran a red light and rear-ended a Tri Delta Transit Bus at the intersection.
Seven passengers in the bus complained pain and were taken to the hospital. The SUV's driver was also hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Impairment and speed were not believed to have played a role in the mishap.
More details regarding the collision were not provided.
An investigation is underway.
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