Detroit bus driver in serious condition after stabbed by passenger

Detroit bus
Photo credit WWJ/Vickie Thomas

DETROIT (WWJ) -- A Detroit bus driver is in serious condition after he was stabbed by a passenger on Wednesday.

Authorities said an altercation occurred between the two when the Detroit Department of Transportation driver told the rider to get off the bus -- then he was stabbed.

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The incident happened just before 8 a.m. near Grand River Avenue and McNichols Road on the city's west side, according to Detroit police.

Police said the suspected stabber is in custody.

No other injuries have been reported.

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