Disastrous Bus Accident on International Boulevard Hurts 14 People [Oakland, CA]

Oakland, CA (March 9, 2024) On Friday evening, a horrific bus accident on International Boulevard left 14 people hurt with varying degrees of injuries.

According to the Oakland Fire Department, the traffic crash happened around 5:15 p.m. in the area of International Boulevard and 54th Avenue.

Reports say that the collision involved a northbound AC Transit bus and 2 other vehicles.

Authorities say that the southbound Chrysler crashed with the Toyota, the impact of the collision caused the Chrysler to cross a raised center median and into the bus lane, where it crashed with a bus.

Officials say that 12 people on the bus, including the driver were taken for medical examination and possible treatment. Meanwhile, both drivers of the other vehicles sustained injuries.

Authorities are investigating the probable cause of the horrific collision and have not released further details about the incident.

Traffic Accidents Happen

Traffic accidents like the bus crash on 54th Avenue are the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S.

Therefore, it is valuable to know what to do if you get involved in a motor vehicle accident. Statistics show that traffic accidents have 78.3% resulting in injury, and 4.24% of crashes are fatal.

Thus, we must do our best to avoid getting into such accidents. Ultimately, accidents don’t always involve another vehicle. Covering basic safety procedures will ensure easy traveling on the road.

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