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Stolen car crashes into tour bus on Independence Mall

August 3, 2023 / 9:10 AM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A stolen car crashed into a Big Bus tour bus on Independence Mall early Thursday morning. Philadelphia police are investigating the crash at 5th and Market Streets.

They say a stolen Toyota Camry smashed into the back of the tour bus around 6 a.m. The driver of the car then got out and ran from the scene.

Police are still searching for the driver.

No word on what led up to the crash.

Stephanie Ballesteros

Stephanie Ballesteros is a digital managing editor at CBS Philadelphia. Before Stephanie joined the CBS Philadelphia team in February 2017, she wrote for WSVN in Miami, WAVY in Norfolk and FOX 29 in Philadelphia. Stephanie covers breaking news, crime and lifestyle content. She also produces content for the CBS Philadelphia social media pages and streaming platform.