Bus Struck Utility Pole
12244 Van Nuys Blvd
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Metro shared in a recent statement, "an eastbound Metro Bus Line 233 had a mechanical breakdown, causing it to roll forward at the intersection. While the bus was rolling forward, it collided with a power pole and a tree that fell on a pedestrian. The bus ultimately came to a stop when it made contact with a residential wall."
Fire officials reported that a 73-year-old man was hospitalized in fair condition. Another man was treated at the scene.
According to local news, fire officials stated that no passengers were on the bus at the time of the crash, and no one was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Citizen user video shows a utility pole down after being struck by a city bus.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12244 Van Nuys Blvd.
Metro shared in a recent statement, "an eastbound Metro Bus Line 233 had a mechanical breakdown, causing it to roll forward at the intersection. While the bus was rolling forward, it collided with a power pole and a tree that fell on a pedestrian. The bus ultimately came to a stop when it made contact with a residential wall."
Fire officials reported that a 73-year-old man was hospitalized in fair condition. Another man was treated at the scene.
According to local news, fire officials stated that no passengers were on the bus at the time of the crash, and no one was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Citizen user video shows a utility pole down after being struck by a city bus.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12244 Van Nuys Blvd.
Metro shared in a recent statement, "an eastbound Metro Bus Line 233 had a mechanical breakdown, causing it to roll forward at the intersection. While the bus was rolling forward, it collided with a power pole and a tree that fell on a pedestrian. The bus ultimately came to a stop when it made contact with a residential wall."
Fire officials reported that a 73-year-old man was hospitalized in fair condition. Another man was treated at the scene.
According to local news, fire officials stated that no passengers were on the bus at the time of the crash, and no one was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Citizen user video shows a utility pole down after being struck by a city bus.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12244 Van Nuys Blvd.
Metro shared in a recent statement, "an eastbound Metro Bus Line 233 had a mechanical breakdown, causing it to roll forward at the intersection. While the bus was rolling forward, it collided with a power pole and a tree that fell on a pedestrian. The bus ultimately came to a stop when it made contact with a residential wall."
Fire officials reported that a 73-year-old man was hospitalized in fair condition. Another man was treated at the scene.
According to local news, fire officials stated that no passengers were on the bus at the time of the crash, and no one was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Citizen user video shows a utility pole down after being struck by a city bus.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12244 Van Nuys Blvd.
Metro shared in a recent statement, "an eastbound Metro Bus Line 233 had a mechanical breakdown, causing it to roll forward at the intersection. While the bus was rolling forward, it collided with a power pole and a tree that fell on a pedestrian. The bus ultimately came to a stop when it made contact with a residential wall."
Fire officials reported that a 73-year-old man was hospitalized in fair condition. Another man was treated at the scene.
According to local news, fire officials stated that no passengers were on the bus at the time of the crash, and no one was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Citizen user video shows a utility pole down after being struck by a city bus.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12244 Van Nuys Blvd.
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“A mechanical breakdown” yeah right. How about driving recklessly in the rain
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The Bus route was broken by the road work and new construction at Terra Bella and Foothill… so the bus line has been rerouted for a few months now to Van Nuys since it continues down Van Nuys past foothill anyway
How do you manage to do that…
“A mechanical breakdown” yeah right. How about driving recklessly in the rain
💸 💰 🤑 💲 💵
The Bus route was broken by the road work and new construction at Terra Bella and Foothill… so the bus line has been rerouted for a few months now to Van Nuys since it continues down Van Nuys past foothill anyway
How do you manage to do that…
“A mechanical breakdown” yeah right. How about driving recklessly in the rain
💸 💰 🤑 💲 💵
The Bus route was broken by the road work and new construction at Terra Bella and Foothill… so the bus line has been rerouted for a few months now to Van Nuys since it continues down Van Nuys past foothill anyway
How do you manage to do that…
“A mechanical breakdown” yeah right. How about driving recklessly in the rain
💸 💰 🤑 💲 💵
The Bus route was broken by the road work and new construction at Terra Bella and Foothill… so the bus line has been rerouted for a few months now to Van Nuys since it continues down Van Nuys past foothill anyway
How do you manage to do that…
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“A mechanical breakdown” yeah right. How about driving recklessly in the rain
💸 💰 🤑 💲 💵
The Bus route was broken by the road work and new construction at Terra Bella and Foothill… so the bus line has been rerouted for a few months now to Van Nuys since it continues down Van Nuys past foothill anyway
How do you manage to do that…