SOUTHFIELD (WWJ) - A crash between a pickup truck and a SMART bus sent three people to the hospital on Friday morning after the truck driver barreled through a red light, police said.
According to the Southfield Police Department, officers and firefighters responded to the scene of the crash reported around 7:08 a.m. on Friday, August 11 in the area of Nine Mile Road and Northwestern Highway.
Lieutenant Shane Russell said in a prepared statement that the driver of a red pickup truck appeared to have blown through a red light and slammed into a SMART bus.
The force of the crash trapped the truck driver, who was the only occupant in the vehicle. Fire and rescue personnel had to cut him from the wreckage and he was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
The SMART bus driver and one additional passenger were also taken to the hospital for treatment -- the extent of their injuries or an update on their medical condition remains unknown at this time.
Officers remain at the scene this hour with several lanes in the area closed as they conduct their investigation. Driver are urged to use caution when in the area or seek alternative routes.
No other information was released.
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