British Columbia

13 injured in seniors' bus crash in Vancouver

Thirteen people have been injured in a bus crash in Vancouver, according to B.C. Emergency Health Services.

It's believed a car ran a red light and hit the bus

B.C. Emergency Health Services says 13 people were injured in a Vancouver bus crash. (Shutterstock)

Thirteen people suffered injuries in a bus crash in Vancouver on Thursday. 

It happened near the intersection of Oak Street and West 57th Avenue around noon. Police say a southbound car allegedly ran a red light and hit the bus, before a third vehicle collided with the car. 

It is believed the bus was from the Sunrise Senior Living residence.

A number of people were sent to hospital with minor injuries, but only two people — one from the bus and one from another involved vehicle — were still there as of 4:30 p.m. PT.

The bus is believed to be from the Sunrise Senior Living residence. (Tina Lovegreen/CBC)