Metro Bus Accident on SH-288 Under Investigation [Houston, TX]

Houston, TX (January 5, 2025) — A frightening accident on SH-288 involving a METRO bus and another vehicle sent 14 people to the hospital Saturday afternoon.

METRO officials reported that a bus operating on Route 54 was traveling along McGowen Street on the SH-288 overpass when another vehicle struck it from behind. The impact caused the bus to leave the bridge and overturn.

Reports say that the bus carried 13 passengers and a driver at the time of the crash. Authorities said the bus operator was not injured. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to the hospital in critical but stable condition, while the remaining patients suffered minor injuries.

Houston firefighters assisted with evacuations, including rescuing one person who was pinned inside the bus. Crews safely removed all passengers and secured the scene. Officials stated the situation remained active later in the day as investigators worked to determine the cause.

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