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Miami-Dade Co., FL (March 11, 2026) – Three people were injured following a crash involving a truck and a bus on Tuesday night, March 10, in northwest Miami-Dade.
Emergency units responded to the area of Northwest 119th Street and Northwest 8th Avenue after reports of a collision between the two vehicles. Responders arrived to find the truck driver trapped inside the vehicle.
Crews used hydraulic tools to remove the driver from the truck before providing medical care. Authorities said three people were taken to hospitals following the crash, including one patient transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Center. The conditions of those injured have not been released.
Investigators have not yet shared details about how the crash occurred, and authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
We extend our thoughts to those injured and wish them a full recovery.
Large Vehicle Collisions in Urban Traffic Areas
Crashes involving buses and trucks can lead to complex rescue situations because of the size and weight of the vehicles involved. When injuries are reported in Miami-Dade, emergency crews often require specialized tools to free occupants trapped inside damaged vehicles.
Urban intersections such as Northwest 119th Street and Northwest 8th Avenue may carry a mix of passenger vehicles, buses, and commercial trucks. This variety of traffic can increase the likelihood of severe damage during a collision.
Large vehicles also have longer stopping distances and wider turning paths than standard cars. These factors can influence how collisions occur when multiple types of vehicles share busy city streets.
