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14 hurt in crash involving AC Transit bus in Oakland

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Fourteen people were injured Friday evening in a crash involving an AC Transit bus and two other vehicles in Oakland, according to the fire department.

The 14 people suffered varying degrees of injuries, the fire department said. First responders ended up transporting 10 people to the hospital, according to the Oakland Police Department, which described all injuries as non-life-threatening.

The collision happened at about 5:15 p.m. in the area of International Boulevard and 54th Avenue, the fire department said.

The AC Transit bus was northbound in the area when the collision occurred, transit spokesman Robert Lyles said.

Twelve people were on the bus including the driver, he said. The extent of their injuries wasn't immediately known, but everyone appeared to be upright and conscious before being taken for medical examination and possible treatment, he said.

The drivers of a Chrysler 300 sedan and a Toyota Prius were also hurt but details weren't available, Lyles said.

The Chrysler was southbound on International Boulevard at an unknown speed when it collided with the Toyota as it attempted to turn left onto 54th Avenue, Lyles said.

The out-of-control Chrysler crossed a raised center median and into the dedicated bus lane, where it collided with the bus, he said.

The AC Transit route, known as Line 1T, has dedicated lanes and center-boarding stations along much of its corridor between Oakland and San Leandro.

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