Peak-hour chaos as bus collides with car, passenger hurt
The crash on Riverside Drive this morning, Credit: Main Roads WA
A passenger has been taken to hospital after a Transperth bus collided with a car in the Perth CBD.
St John WA, WA Police and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the scene on Riverside Drive, near Victoria Avenue, about 7am on Tuesday.
One of those inside the car — a man in his 40s — was hurt and taken to Royal Perth Hospital.
Another car passenger — believed to be a woman in her 30s — was treated for injuries at the scene.
There were no passengers inside the Transperth bus.
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The crash is causing peak-hour traffic chaos, with Riverside Drive eastbound at Victoria Avenue closed.
Drivers have been warned of delays and have been told to seek an alternative route.
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