Montreal police are investigating after a bus transporting at least 30 people hit a tree in LaSalle on Tuesday night.
Police spokesperson Benoit Boiselle said a car quickly slammed on the brakes in front of the bus.
The bus driver was then forced to swerve out of the way before colliding with a tree.
The incident happened around 8 p.m. on Newman Boulevard.
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Police say eight people, including the driver, were taken to hospital with minor injuries. There were no serious injuries or casualties.
Newman Boulevard was closed near Hachez Street throughout the night for investigation.
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