Driver, 3 passengers hospitalized after PAT bus involved in multi-vehicle crash

PITTSBURGH — Several people have been taken to hospitals after a Port Authority of Allegheny County bus was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, officials said.

The crash, which was reported shortly before 8 a.m., happened at the intersection of Butler Street with the 62nd Street Bridge. The bus and two other vehicles were involved.

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A Port Authority spokesperson said the driver of the bus and two passengers were taken to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. A third passenger was taken to UPMC St. Margaret Hospital.

Officials said the injuries were minor.

Traffic backed up in the area until the crash was cleared.

BREAKING:Port Authority bus involved in accident on Butler St at 62nd St Bridge. Driver and 3 passengers hospitalized. @WPXI pic.twitter.com/zYmgeb3ptf
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