1 killed, 13 others hurt after stolen car crashes into CTA bus on South Side: police

One person was killed, and 13 others were hurt after a crash involving a stolen car and a CTA bus on Wednesday.

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- One person was killed, and 13 others were hurt after a crash involving a CTA bus on Wednesday on the city's South Side. The crash happened at about 7 p.m.

near West 60th Street and South State Street, near Englewood and Washington Park, according to Chicago police. Police said three suspects were speeding in a stolen car on State Street onto oncoming traffic. The offending vehicle then crashed into a car and a CTA bus at the intersection.



The driver of the car was taken to the hospital where they later died. Ten victims, including the driver of CTA bus #59, were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The three suspects were taken into custody and taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Chicago police said they found four firearms in the stolen car. Charges are pending..