Traffic & Transit
Packed LAX Shuttle Bus Crashes, Snarling Airport Traffic
Firefighters are on the scene at Los Angeles International Airport triaging 23 people involved in the crash.
LOS ANGELES, CA — A packed shuttle bus crashed in the Central Terminal Area of Los Angeles International Airport, backing up traffic, and causing travel headaches at one of the nation's busiest airports Thursday.
The shuttle bus crash occurred on the lower-level roadway, and officials are urging travelers to use the upper level while crews respond to the crash.
Shortly before 12:30 p.m., Los Angeles City Fire Department crews were called to the scene of the crash, involving about 23 shuttle passengers.
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According to LAFD spokeswoman Margaret Stewart, two people are in "at least serious condition," and seven others suffered minor injuries in the crash.
"Firefighters are conducting a triage operation to determine the total number of patients and the extent of injuries," Stewart said.
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