One dead after vehicle crashes into Metro bus in southwest Houston, authorities say

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One person is dead after crashing into the back of a Metro bus Wednesday, authorities said.

The crash happened at about 2:40 p.m. at Bissonnet and Bonhomme, according to a Metro spokesperson. A vehicle hit the bus from behind when it was stopped to allow passengers on and off, according to the spokesperson.

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The driver of the vehicle died at the scene. A child in the vehicle was taken to a hospital. The child's condition wasn't immediately available. No other injuries were reported.

An investigation into the crash was underway Wednesday night.

john.ferguson@houstonchronicle.com