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Chicago, IL (June 14, 2026) – Six people were injured when a stolen SUV collided with two CTA buses on South State Street on Chicago’s Near South Side.
According to police, the incident occurred shortly after 8:15 p.m. on Friday, June 12, on South State Street. Officers attempted to stop a black SUV when the driver failed to comply and continued driving. Authorities said the SUV struck a CTA bus traveling southbound on State Street before colliding with a second CTA bus heading northbound on the same roadway.
Emergency units responded to the scene and assisted passengers from both buses. Six bus passengers suffered injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Officials have not released details regarding the severity of their injuries. The SUV driver was not injured and was taken into custody at the scene. We are thinking of the injured passengers.
Why Bus Crashes Can Affect Multiple Passengers at Once
Crashes involving public transit buses result in multiple injuries because buses can carry a large number of passengers at any given time. Unlike occupants in passenger vehicles, bus riders may be standing, walking, or seated without individual restraint systems when a collision occurs.
Sudden impacts can cause passengers to be thrown forward, sideways, or against interior surfaces. When multiple large vehicles are involved, the force of the collision may increase the likelihood of injuries throughout the bus. Investigators typically review vehicle movements, traffic conditions, and roadway circumstances to better understand how these incidents occur and how similar crashes may be prevented in the future.
