CTA Bus Crash with Injuries and Structural Damage at Central & Catalpa

Summary: A CTA bus was involved in a serious accident at the intersection of Central Avenue and Catalpa Avenue in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The bus crashed into a fence and subsequently struck a house, resulting in injuries and significant property damage. Emergency responders coordinated medical aid, traffic control, and scene management. A female involved in the crash left the scene on foot. The bus driver was transported to Lutheran General Hospital in stable condition. The collision caused structural damage to a residence at 5509 North Central, displacing five residents and requiring inspection by building engineers. Multiple police units, ambulances, and city services were dispatched to manage the incident and its aftermath.