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15 Injured as Houston METRO Bus Flips Off SH-288 Overpass

Officials continue investigating the overpass crash with 15 reported injured.

Overview

  • Houston Fire Department said the collision occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. near McGowen Street and State Highway 288.
  • The bus collided with a sedan, went over the bridge, and landed on a highway retaining wall.
  • Authorities reported 14 bus passengers and the sedan’s driver were hurt, with injuries ranging from minor to severe, and one person was extricated.
  • METRO said the Route 54 bus was likely struck from behind, and all occupants were removed and treated by EMS.
  • METRO Police said the scene was cleared by Sunday morning, with the cause under investigation and differing injury counts being reconciled.