A Chicago Transit Authority bus lost control on an icy stretch of road Thursday morning and slammed into the front of a building in the Fulton Market neighborhood. No injuries were reported, though the bus was left with visible damage.
What happened
According to NBC Chicago, a CTA spokesperson said the bus was heading eastbound on Grand Avenue near Noble Street at about 9 a.m. when it hit an icy patch, slid, jumped a curb and crashed into the building. The agency reported no injuries and said crews quickly responded to the scene to manage the crash and begin cleanup.
Weather and road conditions
The collision unfolded during active wintry weather in the region. The Chicago office of the National Weather Service had warned of gusty snow and localized hazardous travel that can leave slick, icy patches on roads. Those conditions are especially tricky on curves, where reduced traction can make it harder for large vehicles like buses to stay on course.
Agency response
The CTA said it sent another bus to pick up riders from the scene and continue them to their stops, while crews worked to clear the area and assess the situation, according to NBC Chicago. Officials again reported no injured passengers and did not immediately provide further details on the extent of damage to the building. Eastbound service on the route was briefly disrupted during the response.
What riders should know
Riders are urged to build in extra travel time whenever wintry weather is active and to monitor CTA service alerts for any disruptions or detours. Officials may release additional information after inspections and follow-up are complete, and this story will be updated if more details are made public.
