Houston wrong-way driver, METRO bus crash in I-45 North HOV lane: officials

HOUSTON - Three people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a wrong-way vehicle and a METRO bus in an HOV lane in Houston, officials say.

The crash occurred around 9 a.m. Monday on the I-45 North HOV lane at Main.

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According to METRO, a private vehicle was traveling the wrong way on the HOV lane, where it was involved in a collision with the bus.

Officials say the driver of the private vehicle was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Two passengers were also taken to the hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The investigation is ongoing.