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East Los Angeles bus crash injures 14; teen arrested for DUI

The scene of an East L.A.  crash  between a car and a bus near the intersection of Whittier Boulevard and Downey Road
Investigators at the scene of an East L.A. crash between a car and a bus near the intersection of Whittier Boulevard and Downey Road
(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
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A commuter bus collided with a car Wednesday in East Los Angeles, injuring 14 people, three of them critically, Fire Department officials said.

The 17-year-old driver of a yellow Volkswagen Beetle was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after the crash with a Metro bus about 10:45 a.m.

Fourteen people were taken to the hospital, three in critical condition and 11 with minor injuries, fire officials said.

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TV news reports showed the wrecked Volkswagen smashed between the front of the bus and a traffic-light pole as people were wheeled away on gurneys.

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