Shuttle bus crash at LAX leaves 9 injured, officials say

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
Shuttle bus crash at LAX leaves 9 injured, officials say
Nine people were injured Thursday during a crash involving a shuttle bus at the Los Angeles International Airport, city fire officials say.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Nine people were injured Thursday during a crash involving a shuttle bus at the Los Angeles International Airport, city fire officials say.

It happened around 12:45 p.m. when authorities began receiving reports of a bus crashed into a pole near one of the ramps to Sky Way.

According to authorities, there were 24 people on board - including the driver - at the time of the crash.

A total of 10 ambulances were requested.

Most of the people on the bus weren't injured, but officials say two people were rushed to the hospital in serious condition and seven others were sent with minor injuries.

Authorities said no pedestrians in the area were hurt.

The collision was cleared Thursday afternoon and remains under investigation.