GREENVILLE, S.C. – A Greyhound bus traveling from Charlotte to Atlanta was involved in a serious crash early Friday morning on Interstate 85, leaving 12 people injured, including the driver.
The crash occurred in the southbound lanes near Exit 51A-SC146-Woodruff Road, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Greenville Police said they received a call just before 1 a.m. reporting a collision involving the Greyhound bus and a dump truck.
Bus Driver Seriously Injured, Passengers Hospitalized
The bus driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to Greenville Memorial Hospital, while 11 other passengers were treated for minor injuries at local medical centers, officers confirmed.
Police said the bus was carrying approximately 34 passengers at the time of the incident. After the crash, a Greenlink transit bus was dispatched to pick up the uninjured riders.
Greyhound Responds, Sends Backup Transportation
Greyhound officials told reporters the vehicle had been en route from Charlotte, North Carolina to Atlanta, Georgia when the crash took place. A relief bus was sent to assist the remaining passengers in reaching their final destinations…