Lancaster Bus Overturns After Striking Railroad Tracks

A transit bus carrying up to 40 passengers, including children, overturned after striking railroad tracks near Sierra Highway and West Avenue C in Lancaster, California, just after 11:15 a.m. on July 2. Around 20 people were injured, with one in critical condition and an 8-year-old boy airlifted in stable condition. Emergency crews, including multiple ambulances and a medical helicopter, responded to the scene, and traffic was temporarily closed in both directions. The crash caused damage to railroad tracks, resulting in delays for Metrolink train riders. Authorities have not determined the cause, but are investigating driver error, mechanical failure, and road conditions, with no evidence of another vehicle's involvement. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident.