Bus crashes off bridge in Aberdeen near Wishkah River
ABERDEEN, Wash. - A public transit bus crashed off the side of a bridge in Aberdeen Wednesday afternoon, coming to a rest right next to a river.
The crash happened on the Wishkah Street Bridge, near the Burger King at 620 E Heron Street.
According to Washington State Patrol, the driver of the bus possibly had a medical emergency, which is likely what caused the crash.
#GraysHarbor: WB SR 12 at MP 1 is slow for a city bus that drove into the river. Possible medical emergency with the driver. @aberdeenpdwa is primary. pic.twitter.com/Zmjwv8XjfG
— Trooper Katherine Weatherwax (@wspd8pio) May 22, 2024
Photos of the crash show the Grays Harbor Transit Bus stopped at a downward angle after it went through a barrier on the left side of the one-way bridge.
Aberdeen Police shut down traffic near the bridge for several hours as crews worked to remove the bus, causing some severe backups.
Collision on Wishkah Street @ Kansas Street (Wishkah Bridge). Traffic congested. Avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes (SR107 to Blue Slough). All traffic will be shut down for scene processing and vehicle removal. Further updates when available.
— Aberdeen Police Department (@aberdeenpdwa) May 22, 2024
Aberdeen Police and Fire did not report any serious injuries stemming from the crash.
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