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10 people hospitalized after dump truck and METRO bus collide at North Main and East 37th Street in Houston, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sun, 12/03/2017 - 11:32am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, February 9, 2016

10 taken to hospitals after dump truck hits METRO bus in north Houston

Ten people were taken to area hospitals after a dump truck ran a stop sign and struck a METRO bus in north Houston.The injuries are non-life-threatening, according to METRO.Both drivers and eight people on the bus were taken to area hospitals.We're told the driver of the dump truck was cited for the accident that happened at North Main at East 37th Street.Be sure to tune in to Eyewitness News at 11am for more on this story.

METRO bus driver rushes to aid of injured passengers following dump truck wreck

I would do it for anybody and I thank God things happened the way it did," said Adams.The driver of the dump truck was issued a citation. METRO bus driver Wendall Adams was on his route on Tuesday morning.He was heading down north Main near the North Loop. There was a need so I fulfilled the need," said Adams.Witnesses called Adams a hero but for him it was just what you do."I don't consider myself a hero. He was also hurt.In all 10 people were taken to the hospital. None of the injuries were life-threatening.
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Type: Bus Accident
People Involved: 
Wendall Adams
Roadway: 
North Main and East 37th Street
City: 
North Houston, TX
County: 
Harris County, TX
Area: 
Houston, TX

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