An unfortunate incident unfolded at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) when a shuttle bus was involved in a collision, resulting in injuries to nine of its passengers. The incident took place around 12:21 p.m. on the lower roadway system of the airport, as confirmed by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
According to the LAFD, two individuals have been reported to be in serious condition following the collision. Seven other passengers sustained minor injuries that were deemed non-life threatening. All the injured were promptly transported to nearby hospitals for medical attention. The shuttle bus was at full capacity with 23 passengers in addition to the driver.
The specific chain of events leading to the crash remains unclear, and it is unknown what precipitated the impact. None of the injuries were reported among individuals outside of the shuttle. On-scene footage captured by media showed the aftermath of the collision, where the front of the bus had collided with a pole along a curved area of the road. Passengers were observed waiting near a construction site fence next to their immobilized vehicle, surrounded by their personal belongings.
Investigations are currently underway to ascertain the factors that led up to the accident, including potential road conditions, driver behavior, and vehicular malfunction. Further information on the nature of the injuries or the identities of those affected has not been released at this time.
Source: AOL
