Mexico and heading to washington state. So many people got injured that the chp has had a difficult time trying to interview them all to try to find out exactly why the bus plowed into that pole. It took just over an hour for the First Responders to get out the passengers. The bus was split in half by a 30 foot pole that pep traited half way down the middle. A few passengers got out and found walking along the highway shoulder. 17 passengers were taken to hospitals and six of them by med evam hospitals. The bus driver was unable to tell chp what had happened. He wasnt able to give a statement at this time due to the extent of injuries that he sustained in the collision. Reporter the drivers family in los angeles new by taye break something had happened. I knew something was wrong when he didnt wake me up by day break. Reporter the highway peat role elite Investigation Team note as mate is on scene with the safety administration. The chp said the families of those who were on board need
Destroyed. Sky 7 hd was overhead after the engine compartment caught fire then erupted in flames. Smoke and flames, at least the smoke could be seen as far as the east bay. Witnesses caught the drama on cell phone cameras when the fire broke out. The van driver was not getting gas at the time we were told but had stopped for a drink. Moments later the fire broke out. A quick thinking gas station attendant cut power to the gas pumps and the fire chief says that was exactly the right thing to do. The owners of the gas station did the right thing. They hit a switch that shuts off the gas pumps which eliminates that from being a hazard for us. So the only has start here was to the property, itself, and s dealt with appropriately. Reporter this is a very busy gas station. Theres a food mart, a coffee place and also a burger king. The manager of the burger king saw the flames. He told his employees and all the customers inside to get out as quickly as they could. And everyone evacuated safel
To crash down onto a suv and muni bus this morning in San Francisco. Thankfully nobody was hurt there. And the Tree Trimmers out in oakland. Abc7 news was near Mills College where trees were already damaged by a beatle infestation, and this has not helped at all. A live look now from our emeryville camera. Skies are clearing in that area. Drew tuma is tracking what we can expect tonight and into this weekend. Drew . Were hungry for rain and we got some. Live doppler 7 hd gets you right done on the street level. This pocket of yellow you see, thats a downpour that has developed. We have wet roadways across the east bay, so a slower than normal commute is under way. These light greens you see, light showers around santa clara at this hour, and more rain on the way. Some spots saw a soaking like scott creek, over an inch of rain. Napa just shy of half an inch. And San Francisco close to 0. 4 of an inch of rain. This storm is a one on the storm impact scale. A light storm with scattered do
It is 7 00. 8 at 7 00 begins now. Good evening. A first graders hand was slammed in the door at school. The teacher is now out of the classroom while the School District investigates. And the childs parents are demanding answers. Cahune elementary. Reporter the childs parents have hired their own attorney hoping to get to the bottom of what really did happen. We are not identifying the child, nor naming him. You can see how badly his hand was injured. His father describes getting the call last thursday. I didnt know what to think. All i hear is them telling me there is an emergency. You know. And they cant tell me over the phone exactly what it was. So my whole way there, i was just thinking, you know. I dont know what this is or time that it is not something life threatening. Reporter the teacher, amanda karansa, has been with the School System since august of 2011. She has no prior disciplinary issues. Brian kathy represents the family and hopes to get some answers. I think every par
One person will be skipping trumps rally is david duke, the former kkk leader who backs the former businessman. Last night, trump faced tough questions about flip flopping an issues like immigration. He called his flexibility an asset, but that came back to bite him later. Ive never sena successful person ive never seen a successful person who wasnt flexible. Breathe, breathe, breathe. You can do it. When you are done with the yoga i hope we do not see yoga on this stage. You are very flexible, so i dont know. While trump was the biggest target last night, an interesting moment came when all three candidates asked if they would support him if he wins a nomination. Yes, because i gave my word i will support whoever is the republican nominee. Mr. Trump, yes or no . Trump hesitated briefly and then said yes. We learned floridas governor rick scott is not choosing sides. He wont make any endorsements. He wrote on facebook that he trusts voters and that it is their job to pick the gop candi