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DASHCAM VIDEO: Muni driver seriously injured after bus crashes into building

Two people are injured after a Muni bus crashed into a building in San Francisco Monday morning. 

Authorities say for unknown reasons at this time the bus driver crossed the center divider and crashed into a dry cleaners business near Lombard, between Scott and Pierce in the Marina District.


The Muni bus driver was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

Another passenger was treated at the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. 

Others who were hurt were treated on the scene and released.

Officials say a city inspector has been called to the scene to evaluate the damage done to the building.

As of 11:15 a.m. all 28 and 43 coaches are returning to their regular routes because the crash scene in now cleared.

Here is a statement from SFMTA spokesman Paul Rose:

…What we know is that the operator of a 28 route bus, crossed the median at Scott and Lombard and made contact with a parked car, a tree and a building in the area. The operator was transported with serious, life-threatening injuries. There were three passengers who received minor injuries. We are working with Sfpd to fully investigate this incident and to determine cause. The operator is a 66 year old male who has been with the agency for 38 years. 

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