Brampton Bus Driver Faces Multiple Charges Following Serious Intersection Collision
A public transit bus driver in Brampton has been charged with multiple offenses after a dramatic crash caught on dashcam footage sent ten people to the hospital. The incident occurred at the intersection of Queen Street East and Hansen Road, just west of Highway 410, on Wednesday afternoon, February 4, 2026.
Dashcam Footage Reveals Red Light Violation
Video evidence shared widely on social media platforms shows the articulated Zum bus proceeding through a red traffic signal before colliding with the side of a minivan that was accelerating through a green light. The impact caused the bus driver to lose control of the vehicle, which careened across the intersection before coming to rest in a commercial parking lot after striking a large snowbank.
Weather conditions were ruled out as a contributing factor, with witnesses noting that roads were clear of snow and ice at the time of the collision. Social media commentary focused on the bus driver's apparent disregard for traffic signals, with one observer noting, "The fact that the bus driver ran a full blown red light is very alarming."
Multiple Vehicles Damaged in Chain Reaction
The collision resulted in significant property damage beyond the initial impact between the bus and minivan. Emergency responders arriving at the scene discovered that a total of seven vehicles sustained damage in the chain reaction event. Firefighters and paramedics worked diligently to attend to injured parties and secure the area.
Additional video footage from the aftermath shows emergency personnel assessing the scene and providing medical attention to those affected by the crash. The intersection remained closed for several hours as investigators documented evidence and cleared damaged vehicles.
Police Lay Multiple Dangerous Operation Charges
Peel Regional Police have confirmed that the 45-year-old bus driver now faces serious legal consequences for their actions. Authorities have charged the individual with one count of dangerous operation causing bodily harm, along with seven additional counts of dangerous operation related to the incident.
The charges reflect the severity of the collision and the number of people affected by the driver's alleged negligence. All ten individuals transported to hospital have since received medical treatment, though their current conditions have not been publicly disclosed by authorities.
This incident raises important questions about public transit safety protocols and driver accountability in the Greater Toronto Area. Transportation officials have not yet commented on whether this event will trigger any review of existing safety measures or training procedures for transit operators in the region.
