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5 injured in fiery crash between Port Authority bus, car in Downtown Pittsburgh

Brian C. Rittmeyer
By Brian C. Rittmeyer
1 Min Read May 20, 2022 | 4 years Ago
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Five people were injured Thursday when a car and a Port Authority bus crashed in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday night, according to Pittsburgh police.

The crash, which resulted in the car becoming engulfed in flames, happened around 11:30 p.m. at Fifth Avenue and Grant Street.

Police said three officers who happened to be in the area came upon the burning car. They said they pulled the unconscious driver out of the car.

Authorities said the man was in critical condition when taken to UPMC Mercy Hospital. The officers, who were not hurt, were checked by medics at the scene.

A driver and five passengers were on the bus. Four passengers were taken to UPMC Mercy with injuries that were not life threatening, authorities said.

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Brian C. Rittmeyer, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College, has been with the Trib since December 2000. He can be reached at brittmeyer@triblive.com.

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