Two Killed And 18 Hurt In Greyhound Bus Crash

It departed from a bus station in downtown L.A.at 11:30 p.m. Monday with stops planned in San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland.

Those who were injured were treated for various injuries, with four of them being transported to area hospitals with major to moderate injuries and boy of undetermined age being taken to a hospital as a precaution, reported ABC 7 California.

The bus is blocking both the northbound and southbound HOV lanes of Highway 101.

The accident snarled a morning commute already slowed by rain.

Greyhound asks friends and family looking to get in contact with passengers on the bus to call: 1-800-972-4583.

The bus, which was heading to the area from Los Angeles, was apparently the only vehicle involved in the accident, according to the California Highway Patrol.

California Highway Patrol said it will take about six to eight hours to clear the scene.

San Jose fire Capt. Christopher Salcido said there were 20 people on board the bus, including the driver.

Another passenger said he and his girlfriend was stuck in the back of the bus and had to climb through the whole overturned bus to escape out of the front. Several people were seen walking outside the bus after the crash, at least one with apparent head injuries.

“We’re cooperating fully with local authorities on their investigation and conducting our own”, Gipson told CBS News.

A driver traveling in the other direction hit some debris, damaging the vehicle but leaving the motorist unharmed.

The bus slammed into the center divider of Highway 101 in San Jose about 6:40 a.m. and rolled over on its right side.