Truck driver arrested after crashing into TTC bus, six people hospitalized

Six people were taken to hospital after a pickup truck collided with a TTC bus in North York overnight.

It happened near Finch Avenue and Yonge Street at around 4:20 a.m.

A total of eight people were injured, including both drivers and six passengers from the bus.

Three of the injured were taken to a trauma centre with serious injuries, Toronto Paramedic Services said, while three others were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries.

Two more people were injured, but didn’t need to go to hospital. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening, police said.

After the crash, the driver of the pickup truck fled and was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit, police said.

Several people were rushed to hospital following a collision involving a TTC bus on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. One man who was across the street at the time told CP24 that he came over to see what happened after he heard what sounded like an explosion.

“The bus driver was in shock. I saw another woman with blood all over,” said the man, who didn’t want to be identified.

He said he came across one injured person who looked “out of it” and told him he should sit down.

“Next thing I know I saw the guy run,” he said.

The pickup truck driver was taken to hospital after being arrested. Police have not yet said what charges he might be facing.

A damaged pickup truck is pictured after colliding with a TTC bus in North York following a collision Thursday October 31, 2024.

Images from the scene showed debris strewn all over the roadway near the bus and the pickup truck, which had extensive damage.

In a statement, TTC CEO Greg Percy said the transit agency is assisting police in their investigation.

“I share everyone’s concerns for the wellbeing of our colleague and our customers. Our thoughts are with them all at this time,” Percy said.

“The safety of our employees and our customers is the most important thing to me. Today’s incident is a sad reminder of the challenges the TTC faces on the roads every day.”

Police say drivers should expect traffic delays in the area as they investigate the crash.