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2 people taken to hospital after crash in south Edmonton

Two people were taken to hospital after a crash between a van and an ETS bus in south Edmonton Thursday, July 20, 2017. Craig Ryan, Global News

Two people were taken to hospital Thursday night after a serious crash involving a van and two ETS buses.

The crash happened on 28 Avenue, just west of 66 Street NW.

Police said a van was heading east on 28 Avenue when it hit the back of an eastbound ETS bus. The van then lost control, hitting a westbound ETS bus, police said.

Fire crews were called to the scene to pull the driver and a passenger out of the van.

The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while the passenger suffered serious injuries.

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28 Avenue was closed to traffic between 66 Street and Lakewood Road.

Police said they are investigating whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

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Edmonton police will be using video from the buses in their investigation.

 

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