METRO bus chase crash: Harris County sheriff’s deputies end pursuit on FM-1960 and Westfield Bammel

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A two-mile chase along FM-1960 on Friday afternoon led to a crash involving a METRO bus with passengers on board.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirmed deputies began pursuing someone around Hardy Toll Road and FM-1960 East, but the reason for it was not disclosed.

The pursuit appeared to end around FM-1960 and Bammel Westfield Road, which is just west of the I-45 North Freeway.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County further confirmed that one of its buses was hit, with at least two people injured. It’s not known how many passengers were on board.

Two people were detained. One of them was in handcuffs when an Eyewitness News crew caught him being escorted into an ambulance.

Eyewitness News is gathering facts and the latest video from the scene. Watch for live updates on ABC13 throughout the afternoon.

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