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Disney bus driver seriously injured in crash

2 passengers, other driver suffer minor injuries

Photo courtesy Abby S.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A driver and two passengers on a Disney bus were sent to area hospitals Sunday evening after a crash at Buena Vista Drive and Osceola Parkway, officials said.

The Florida Highway Patrol said Ritesh Bhagani, 34, was driving a Cadillac SUV north on Buena Vista Drive when he ran a red light and struck the left front side of the bus.

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The driver of the bus, Collins Yakep, 47, was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center with serious injuries, the FHP said.

Troopers said two passengers and the driver of the Cadillac were taken to Dr. P. Phillips Hospital with minor injuries.

The FHP said charges are pending against Bhagani.


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