BARNSTABLE, Mass.- A Cape Cod transit bus left the roadway, crashed through a fence, and struck several trees in Osterville on Thursday afternoon, injuring multiple people after the driver experienced a medical emergency, according to authorities.
The crash occurred on May 28, 2026, at approximately 1 p.m. near Main Street and Osterville-West Barnstable Road in Osterville. The bus, operated by the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, was traveling in the area when it went off the road and struck a fence and trees in front of 1374 Main Street.
Officers responding to multiple 911 calls found the bus off the roadway after it had gone through a fence and collided with several trees.
According to the Barnstable Police Department, the bus operator was experiencing an ongoing, unknown medical event when first responders arrived at the scene.
There were nine people aboard the bus at the time of the crash, including the driver and eight passengers.
Emergency crews from the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department, Hyannis Fire Department, Barnstable Fire Department, and Cotuit Fire Department responded to the scene.
Five passengers were transported to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The bus operator also was transported to Cape Cod Hospital while receiving medical treatment.
Officials said occupants of the bus had to be evacuated through an emergency window.
A portion of Main Street in Osterville was closed while emergency personnel treated and evaluated those involved in the crash.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Barnstable Police Department.
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