A MARTA bus ran off North Shallowford Road on Monday, Sept. 7, and crashed into a tree, injuring three people in the Chamblee-Dunwoody area.
The bus left the roadway near the intersection of North Shallowford Road and Peachford Road and came to rest on an embankment, according to WSB-TV, which first reported the crash. Two passengers were on board at the time, Dunwoody police said.
Three people claimed injuries in the incident, according to MARTA. Police said the injuries were not life-threatening.
The cause remains under investigation.
Neither MARTA nor Dunwoody police have released additional details about what led the bus off the road. No named spokesperson for either agency has issued a public statement beyond what was attributed in news reports.
North Shallowford Road connects Chamblee, Dunwoody and surrounding neighborhoods. MARTA's Route 88, which links Doraville station to the Dunwoody Village and Georgetown areas, travels along the road and has a scheduled stop at Chamblee Dunwoody Road and North Shallowford Road. MARTA has not confirmed which route the bus was operating at the time of the crash.
Atlanta News First also reported the crash occurred near the North Shallowford and Peachford intersection.
Residents who witnessed the crash or have information can contact the Dunwoody Police Department at 678-382-6900 or MARTA's customer service line at 404-848-4711.
