15 hospitalized, 2 seriously injured, in crash appearing to involve CTA bus in Bronzeville, CFD says

At least 20 people injured, 5 not taken to hospitals, officials say

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Friday, February 27, 2026
15 hospitalized, 2 seriously injured, in crash involving CTA bus: CFD

CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least 20 people were injured, with 15 people hospitalized and two people seriously injured, in a crash appearing to involve a CTA bus Friday on the city's South Side.

The crash happened Friday afternoon at Pershing Road and King Drive in Bronzeville.

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Chopper 7 was over the scene, where a crash appeared to involve a CTA bus and at least one passenger vehicle.

Chicago fire officials said 15 people were taken to hospitals after the crash. One person was in critical condition and another was in serious condition. The 13 other people were in good condition.

Five more people at the scene for checked out and were not taken to a hospital, CFD said.

The cause of the crash was not yet known. It was unclear how many injured people may have been on the CTA bus or in a passenger vehicle.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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