A violent crash involving a CTA bus left 20 people injured in Bronzeville on Friday afternoon.
The Chicago Fire Department responded to the scene at the intersection of Pershing Road and King Drive.
Emergency crews found a chaotic scene involving the bus and at least one passenger vehicle.
Paramedics confirmed that 15 victims required immediate transport to area hospitals.
One person is currently fighting for their life in critical condition.
A second victim is listed in serious condition following the impact.
The remaining 13 hospitalized patients are reportedly in good condition.
Fire officials also evaluated five additional people at the scene who declined further medical treatment.
Aerial footage from ABC7 Chopper showed significant damage to the front of the CTA bus.
The passenger vehicle involved also showed heavy signs of a high-speed collision.
Authorities have not yet identified the victims or the drivers involved in the wreck.
It remains unclear how many of the injured were passengers on the bus versus the car.
The Chicago Police Department has blocked off the intersection for a full investigation.
Investigators are looking into whether speed or a traffic signal violation played a role.
The CTA has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the status of the bus driver.
Bronzeville Traffic Safety
This intersection at Pershing and King Drive is a major artery for South Side commuters.
Residents have long expressed concerns about high speeds along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Bronzeville has seen a recent uptick in accidents involving public transit and pedestrians.
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Just last year, community leaders called for increased traffic calming measures in the immediate area.
This specific corridor serves several schools and local businesses, making it a high-traffic zone.
The heavy volume of both CTA buses and personal vehicles often leads to congestion during the afternoon rush.
Friday’s crash marks one of the highest injury counts for a single transit accident in the neighborhood this year.
This is a developing story and updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
