Pittsburgh, PA - Two Hospitalized After Bus Accident at 26th St & Liberty Ave

Pittsburgh, PA (August 22, 2025) – Two people were taken to the hospital in stable condition after a car and a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus collided in the city on Friday morning, August 22.

According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, police, EMS, and fire were called to the intersection of 26th Street and Liberty Avenue around 9:00 a.m. for a reported two-vehicle crash with entrapment. Once they arrived, they found one person had been hurt on the bus, and the driver of the car had been trapped inside the vehicle.

Paramedics were able to extract the driver from the car, and both the driver and the bus passenger were transported to the hospital in stable condition. There were approximately 15 people on the bus at the time of the crash, but it's unclear if anybody else was hurt. Port Authority Police are investigating the crash. No further details were released, however.

Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery at this time.

Bus Accidents in Pennsylvania

Sadly, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania sees thousands of vehicle accidents each year, and among the most serious are collisions involving buses. Whether it’s a school bus, public transit bus, or a private charter, these vehicles carry many passengers and share Pennsylvania’s busy highways and interstates with cars and commercial trucks. Because of their size and the number of lives at stake, bus accidents often lead to devastating injuries, emotional trauma, and, in the worst cases, fatalities.

Accidents involving buses can be especially catastrophic due to the vehicle’s weight, limited maneuverability, and lack of passenger safety features, such as seat belts, in many models. A single crash can impact dozens of individuals at once, leaving victims facing long hospital stays, rehabilitation, lost wages, and significant medical bills. Tragically, families may also be left coping with the sudden loss of a loved one.

Bus accidents also tend to involve complex liability issues. Multiple parties—such as bus operators, private companies, government transit authorities, and even manufacturers—may share responsibility. Meanwhile, insurance companies and corporate legal teams often prioritize their financial interests over the well-being of victims, making it difficult for individuals to secure the compensation they deserve without strong legal support.

For these reasons, it is essential to take legal action promptly after a bus crash. Working with a dedicated Pennsylvania bus accident attorney ensures that victims and families have someone to investigate the cause of the collision, negotiate with insurers, and fight for fair compensation. Legal representation allows victims to focus on their recovery while ensuring negligent parties are held accountable.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys have extensive experience handling complex transportation cases, including bus, car, truck, and motorcycle accidents across Pennsylvania. We are committed to pursuing justice for those whose lives have been upended by negligent drivers, unsafe vehicles, or careless companies.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, don’t wait to protect your rights. Contact Edelstein Martin & Nelson at (215) 731-9900 for a free case evaluation. Our personal injury attorney team is here to support you through every step of the process and to fight for the justice and compensation you need to move forward.