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Bus Drives Into Height Barrier Pole, Piercing Windshield
Police said the bus driver missed a nine-foot clearance warning and the metal barrier pierced the windshield, causing significant damage but no injuries.
- On Tuesday morning, a bus struck a metal height barrier at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport South Terminal, causing the pole to pierce the windshield. Authorities confirmed no one was hurt.
- The driver told the Atlanta Police Department he struggled to see the nine-foot clearance warning while wearing sunglasses during a transition from bright to dark lighting. A bus like this stands at least 11 feet high.
- Upon impact, the metal bar detached from its hanging chain and swung through the passenger-side window, striking a front-row seat. Channel 2's Courtney Francisco reported the driver described the movement as violent.
- Airport maintenance crews arrived to remove the barrier from the vehicle, and the Department of Aviation was notified of the incident. Because the driver was the only person on board, no injuries were reported.
- Travelers passing through the airport expressed safety concerns after seeing video of the collision. Traveler Kaitlyn Brock said, "Somebody could be sued right now," noting the incident could have been fatal.
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