SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Transit Authority (STA) pulled all double-decker buses from it’s fleet while it investigates Sunday’s crash that sent seven people to the hospital. STA had said it was four people on Sunday.
The Route 6 double-decker bus was on its way from Cheney to the University District when it struck the railroad viaduct on Cedar Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues.
According to Spokane Transit Authority, four people on the top deck of the bus were injured and have been taken to a local hospital. The extent of the passenger’s injuries are unknown at this time.
STA crews were able to tow the bus and get it unstuck from under the overpass.
STA says the bus was off route and it is currently investigating why that happened. STA officials are working with the City of Spokane due to the damage to the viaduct,
“My thoughts are with our passengers who were injured in this tragic accident,” said STA CEO Karl Otterstrom. “We have already begun a full investigation and will implement additional measures to prevent this from happening ever again.”
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