A routine Wednesday afternoon in Brampton shattered into chaos as a city bus, disregarding a red light, slammed into a minivan, triggering a chain reaction that sent ten people to the hospital. The impact, captured by a nearby dashcam, unfolded with terrifying speed at the intersection of Queen Street East and Hansen Road, just west of Highway 410.
The video reveals a driver patiently waiting to turn left, their signal green, when a massive articulated bus barrels through the intersection against a clear red signal. The force of the collision sent the minivan spinning, while the bus, now out of control, careened wildly across lanes.
Witnesses watched in horror as the bus driver lost command of the vehicle, mounting a curb and plowing into a substantial snowbank on the opposite side of the road. The runaway bus finally shuddered to a halt after crashing into a commercial parking lot, bringing an abrupt end to its destructive path.
The aftermath was a scene of devastation. Emergency responders swarmed the intersection, tending to the injured amidst a wreckage of seven damaged vehicles. Paramedics and firefighters worked swiftly to extract victims and provide immediate medical attention.
Despite initial concerns, authorities quickly ruled out inclement weather as a contributing factor. The roads were clear, offering no explanation beyond driver error. Online commentary swiftly focused on the bus driver’s blatant disregard for traffic signals.
“The fact that the bus driver ran a full blown red light is very alarming,” one observer noted, echoing the sentiments of many who viewed the shocking footage. The driver now faces serious consequences for their actions.
Peel Regional Police have laid charges against the bus driver, including one count of dangerous operation causing bodily harm and seven additional counts of dangerous operation. The investigation continues as authorities piece together the events leading up to this dramatic and dangerous collision.
