A semi tractor trailer Tuesday struck a Madison County transit bus in Granite City, Ill., injuring many passengers, according to Fox2Now.com.
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The accident took place on Route 3 and Chain of Rocks Road at 7 p.m.
The bus was picking up passengers at a bus stop when it was hit in the rear by the truck, Fox2Now.com reported. Seven ambulances and two helicopters were called to the scene.
The bus driver and five passengers suffered minor injuries, but were taken to a local hospital. The semi driver was flown to St. Louis University Hospital, where he was in serious condition, according to Fox2Now.com.
Local police said that the tractor trailer hit the back of the bus, which in turn hit a pick-up truck that was in front of it. The semi then hit two traffic lights and then landed in a ditch, Fox2Now.com reported.s