Bus crashes into pole, disrupting Port Authority services in Pittsburgh’s South Side

PITTSBURGH — A bus crashed into a pole Monday morning along East Carson Street in Pittsburgh’s South Side, impacting the Port Authority of Allegheny County’s bus and light rail service.

Officials said at least one person was hurt when the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority bus hit the pole about 7 a.m.

Bus hit into pole right near the T stop at the end of the Smithfield Street Bridge. Emergency vehicles blocking one lane of Carson heading away from the city. @WPXI pic.twitter.com/F81g68kIKu
— Alyssa Raymond (@AlyssaRaymond) January 10, 2022

The crash happened near the T stop at the end of the Smithfield Street Bridge.

Wires were brought down, and the Wabash Tunnel is closed.

All inbound and outbound buses and light rail vehicles are being detoured through Allentown, the Port Authority of Allegheny County announced.

A Rail Shuttle is on the way to transport passengers between Station Square and First Ave. https://t.co/2AkpShvdEG
— Port Authority Alerts (@PghTransitAlert) January 10, 2022