FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Two women have been rushed to the hospital after a car crashed into a bus stop in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the crash at the intersection of West Broward Boulevard and 15th Avenue, Wednesday morning.
“We heard a big crash, and then we heard screaming over the headset,” said Rosemay Day, who works at a Dunkin’ Donuts close to the scene.
Officials said two vehicles collided, sending one of the cars into a bus stop where two women were waiting. A sedan would hit a crosswalk signal and a traffic light control box before crashing into the bus stop.
“Building shake, like boom!” witness Johnnie Samana said. “Like something blow. We went across the street, and we saw the car, like, close to the bus station and people on the ground.”
7SkyForce HD flew over the scene where a heavily damaged silver car could be seen stopped on the roadway near the bus stop.
“At the time of the accident, both females were believed to have been seated at the bus bench waiting for a bus,” said Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Chief Stephen Gollan.
Not far away, a red van could also be seen with front-end damage and with its doors open.
Officials said one of the victims sustained serious injuries and both of her legs were severed.
“One of those females is currently in surgery at this time. An absolutely horrific accident here today that, I mean, two people sitting on the bus bench, and an accident occurs going into the bus bench. It’s just unimaginable,” said Gollan. “Both of her legs were severed to the point that they were almost completely detached from her body.”
Both women were transported as trauma alerts to Broward Health Medical Center by an ambulance that just happened to be in the area at the time of the crash.
They are in critical condition but have received surgery.
The drivers involved in the crash sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
Witnesses who watched the horrific crash unfold said the tragedy hit way too close.
“I don’t want to be around at all,” said witness Rosie Lazarino. “It could’ve been me, suddenly.”
It is unclear who is at fault, as police continue their investigation into the crash.
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