An AC Transit bus plowed into a commercial building in East Oakland yesterday afternoon, injuring multiple people and triggering a major emergency response. First responders rushed to pull passengers from the damaged bus, and four people were taken to hospitals, according to officials.
Scene and official response
The collision was reported around 1:18 p.m. near 68th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, according to the Oakland Fire Department, which briefed reporters at the scene. NBC Bay Area reported that crews stayed on site to check on others who were involved.
Fire officials stated that four injured patients were transported to local hospitals and that crews evaluated additional individuals at the scene. A structural engineer was also called in to assess the building’s stability after the crash, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. Photos published by the Chronicle showed the bus’s nose jammed up against All Bout Cars, an auto repair shop at the intersection.
Driver rescued and medical response
Sky7 helicopter footage from ABC7 captured the bus’s front end several feet inside the building, with glass and debris scattered around the entry. The station reported that the driver was briefly trapped and had to be freed by emergency crews. ABC7 said at least four people were taken to hospitals for treatment.
Officials cautioned drivers to expect traffic delays along Foothill Boulevard between 65th and 73rd avenues while the scene was secured and the building was checked for structural damage. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that several lanes were shut down as engineers and emergency crews worked.
Context: transit safety in East Oakland
The crash comes as East Oakland streets are already under scrutiny for safety, with ongoing work and short-term fixes being implemented along busy transit corridors to curb collisions and protect riders. AC Transit and Oakland officials have highlighted quick-build improvements and other changes as part of that push.
Authorities said no additional details were immediately available and that the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Crews remained at the location into the afternoon as emergency teams continued their evaluations, and NBC Bay Area reported that responders stayed on the scene to handle the aftermath.
