Los Angeles, CA (September 16, 2025) – Emergency personnel responded to a minor traffic collision involving a bus near the intersection of W 108th St and Western Ave in South Los Angeles on Monday afternoon. Several individuals sustained minor injuries in the crash, which was managed on-site by local fire and EMS crews.
The incident occurred shortly after 12:00 p.m., when Los Angeles County Fire units, including Engine 14 and Squad 14, arrived at the scene. According to dispatch audio, the crash involved a passenger bus and resulted in multiple patients requiring Basic Life Support (BLS) care. Despite the number of injured individuals, the scene was deemed stable, and no additional resources were required beyond the initial response team.
Firefighters and EMTs provided prompt attention to those affected, with care focused on managing minor injuries and ensuring the safety of all passengers and drivers involved. The response team determined that the situation could be fully handled by Fire Station 14 units and released additional resources initially assigned to the incident.
The intersection of Western Ave and W 108th St is a busy corridor near residential and commercial zones, frequently traversed by transit buses and commuter vehicles. No information has been released regarding the specific cause of the accident, and there are no indications of major vehicle damage or hazardous conditions. Authorities have not announced whether the bus was carrying passengers at the time of the collision, though injuries to multiple individuals were confirmed.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. No road closures were reported, and the scene was cleared shortly after the incident.
Our thoughts are with all those affected, and we wish a full and quick recovery to the injured passengers.
