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Driver cited after two CapMetro buses crash, sending 9 to hospital

The crash happened at 425 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., officials said. Four ambulances have responded to the scene.

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Capital Metro bus driver has been cited for failure to maintain a clear and assured distance after two buses crashed on July 27, CapMetro confirmed on Wednesday.

CapMetro said neither driver was texting and driving or using a cell phone at the time of the crash.

They are working closely with CapMetro's service providers to investigate the crash.

The crash happened at 425 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. at approximately 6:20 p.m., officials said. Four ATCEMS ambulances responded to the scene.

EMS officials said nine total patients were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Five other patients refused transport.

#ATCEMSMedics on scene 425 S Pleasant Valley Rd (18:17) 3 Ambulances & 1 commander on scene evaluating 12 patients from a reported 2 Capitol Metro bus collision. More information to follow.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) July 27, 2018

UPDATE 425 S Pleasant Valley Rd: An additional ambulance has been requested bringing the total to 4 ambulances on scene. Evaluations continuing. No transports or patient updates at this time. More information to follow.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) July 27, 2018

UPDATE2 425 S Pleasant Valley Rd: On scene #ATCEMS command now reporting that there will be 9 total patients transported. Unknown conditions or hospital destinations at this time. More information to follow.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) July 27, 2018

FINAL 425 S Pleasant Valley Rd: 2 bus collision. 14 total patients. 6 patients transported to Dell Seton 3 patients transported St Davids Med Center by #ATCEMSMedics. ALL patients non life threatening injuries. 5 additional patients refused transport. EMS clear the scene.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) July 28, 2018