MARTA bus plows into car running red light in viral video

ATLANTA — Viral video that shows a MARTA bus plow into a car and push it several feet has been shared thousands of times.

MARTA police said that around 10:20 p.m. Saturday, a car ran a red light at the intersection of Central Avenue and Ralph David Abernathy.

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Police said there were no passengers on board the bus and the bus operator was not injured.

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The driver of the other car was taken to the hospital. That person’s identity and condition have not been released.

It’s unclear if the driver of the car will face charges.

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