City bus crash caught on tape

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - A city bus carrying a full load of people, plowed into a pick up truck on San Mateo during the weekend, and passengers say the dramatic crash was definitely the truck driver's fault.

Three people ended up in the hospital and cameras caught the crash from every angle.

In the video passengers appear very shaken as they hold children in their laps, but they say the crash was obviously the pick-up's driver is at fault.

The crash happened Sunday afternoon on San Mateo near Lomas.

"It was a huge impact," said witness Aarron Rogers. "The red truck was going to make a U-turn and went out way too wide. He kind of got pinned and went to reverse and the bus just hit him."

The video shows the red truck turning onto San Mateo in the direct path of the bus. The city employee can't do anything, but warn his passengers and brace for impact.

"The bus driver did everything he should and could have done in this case," said ABQ Ride Director Bruce Rizzieri.

Three passengers were taken to the hospital and treated for bumps and bruises.

Police are still working on a crash report but say it's likely the truck driver will be cited.

Because the report is not complete, the driver's name has not been released. He was not hurt.

The bus will be out of commission for a couple of days after sustaining a broken windshield and fender damage.

Officials say the truck driver could be liable for the damages.