9 injured in LAX shuttle bus collision

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LOS ANGELES (KNX) – A shuttle bus collision at Los Angeles International Airport Thursday left two people in serious condition, officials said.

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It happened around 12:20 p.m. on the lower level of the airport, according to CBS L.A.

The Los Angeles Fire Department said 23 people were on board the shuttle at the collision, and that the majority of passengers did not suffer any injuries. Seven patients were taken to the hospital with "minor, non-life threatening injuries." Two patients were taken in at least serious condition, the department said.

Firefighters are still working to determine if there are any more injured passengers.

The cause of the crash is still unknown at this time. It’s unclear if any other cars were involved.

This is a developing story.

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