CTA bus crash on Near West Side sends 8 to hospitals
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Eight people were injured in a CTA bus crash Monday afternoon on the Near West Side.
Police said the bus was headed north on Ashland Avenue around 12:30 p.m., when another vehicle swerved into its lane near Monroe Street.
The bus swerved to avoid a collision, and hit a light pole on the sidewalk.
The bus driver, a 36-year-old woman, was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition with a knee injury.
Seven passengers also were taken to hospitals with minor injuries.
No traffic tickets were issued.
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