Oakland, CA (September 16, 2025) – A serious traffic accident involving an AC Transit bus occurred Monday evening at the intersection of 65th Avenue and International Boulevard in East Oakland, prompting a high-priority rescue response from local emergency units.
The collision was reported at approximately 7:03 p.m., according to dispatch audio from the Oakland Fire Department. Emergency crews, including Engine 29, Rescue 1, and Battalion 3, were assigned under a Delta response designation—a high-level alert typically reserved for major injury or complex rescue situations. The incident was classified as a “traffic transportation incident, major bus,” indicating the likelihood of multiple injured individuals or passengers involved.
The exact number of people injured in the crash has not yet been confirmed. However, the severity of the dispatch response and the involvement of a public transit vehicle suggest that medics and fire personnel were treating multiple victims at the scene. Rescue personnel worked alongside law enforcement to stabilize the scene, assist passengers, and manage traffic in the busy East Oakland corridor.
The intersection of 65th Ave and International Blvd was temporarily disrupted as units responded to the incident, with traffic rerouted around the crash site. Investigators are now working to determine the sequence of events and the factors contributing to the collision.
We extend our thoughts to all those affected by this crash and wish a full and swift recovery to those injured.
