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1 trauma alert after PSTA bus crash at intersection in Clearwater: CPD

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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Clearwater Police Department (CPD) and Clearwater Fire & Rescue are on the scene of a crash that occurred at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Countryside Boulevard at 3:12 p.m.

The crash involved a PSTA bus. A traffic signal pole was also struck, causing it to fall into the road.

Multiple patients are being transported to the hospital — one on a trauma alert.

The remaining injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Traffic on U.S. 19 is not affected, but the area should be avoided.

Small plane makes emergency water landing near Honeymoon Island State Park

Dunedin Fire Rescue said all occupants safely reached shore with minor injuries after the aircraft went down offshore.

Small plane makes emergency water landing near Honeymoon Island State Park: DFR