Hamilton police investigating crash involving HSR bus

Hamilton police say they are investigating a collision between a pickup truck and a city bus that happened early Tuesday morning.

Const. Jerome Stewart with the Hamilton Police Service said officers were called to the scene of a crash involving a black truck and a HSR bus at the intersection of Main Street East and John Street South just before 8:30 a.m.

The Hamilton Spectator was on scene and witnessed a small pickup truck with extensive damage to its passenger side and cargo bed.

Stewart was unable to confirm if any passengers were on the bus but said one person was treated for minor injuries."

The investigation will be ongoing to determine if any charges will be laid," said Stewart.

According to the police's Twitter, the intersection was closed for approximately two hours and reopened shortly after 10:30 a.m.

Fallon Hewitt is a Hamilton-based reporter at The Spectator. Reach her via email: fhewitt@thespec.com