NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A destructive accident in Northwest Miami-Dade left several people injured and at least two hospitalized.
According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the incident occurred when a vehicle collided with the back of a Miami-Dade County bus in the area of NW 71st Street and 21st Avenue at around 8:05 p.m., Monday.
It appears a silver SUV rear-ended the bus, sustaining considerable damage.
According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, at least two passengers were transported to Jackson Ryder Trauma Center. The extent of their injuries and whether or not they were in the SUV or the bus is unclear.
A witness told 7News off camera the SUV was moving at a high speed prior to the crash.
Another witness told 7News he heard a helicopter flying above the neighborhood.
Miami-Dade and City of Miami Police officers were on the scene investigating and focusing their attention on the SUV.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
7News has reached out for more information.
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