DDOT Bus Crashes Into Building, Multiple Casualties

DDOT Bus Crashes Into Building, Multiple Casualties

Detroit’s NW: Detroit Fire’s Engine 40 & Squad 5 were dispatched to Dexter & Doris at around 315PM on reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a DDOT bus.

Upon arrival, Engine 40 reported a bus into a building, that collapsed, downed power lines and multiple civilian casualties. Engine 40 also notified Squad 5 that use of the JAWS would be required.

Engine 40 advised central dispatch that they required additional Detroit EMS Medics, an EMS supervisor, Senior Chief 203 and Battalion Chief 8.

Engine 40 advised central dispatch that all civilians, including the driver of the bus had been extricated by E40 & Squad 5, but still required Squad 4 on scene.

A vehicle reportedly ran a stop sign and caused the DDOT Bus to leave the roadway and strike the side of Sun Valley Foods warehouse. The bus breached the wall and entered the warehouse.

7 people were injured, 3 critically, 4 with minor injuries. The driver of the bus is listed in critical condition.

Downed power lines were present and a crew from DTE was requested.