SAN FRANCISCO — A veteran Muni driver was critically injured and three others hurt early Monday morning when a bus crashed on Lombard Street, authorities said. The 28-line bus was traveling eastbound on Lombard Street about 5:40 a.m. when it crossed the median at Scott Street and collided with a parked car, a tree and a building, according to Erica Kato, a spokeswoman for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. Kato said the driver, a 66-year-old man with 38 years on the job, was rushed to a hospital with “serious, life-threatening injuries.” An update on his condition was not immediately available. At least three passengers on the bus suffered minor injuries in the collision, Kato said. Two were treated at the scene and one at a hospital, according to San Francisco police. Kato said Muni is working with police to investigate the crash and determine its cause. This news organization’s media partner, KGO-TV, showed aerial footage of the bus into a building.<doc-sep>SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – The driver of a San Francisco Muni bus that crossed into oncoming traffic and slammed into a building in the Marina District Monday morning remains in critical condition, according to officials. The collision near the intersection of Lombard and Scott streets was reported around 5:44 a.m. and at least four people were hurt, fire officials said. San Francisco police Lt. Amy Hurwitz said the driver was taken to San Francisco General with life-threatening injuries and a passenger was also transported with injuries not considered life threatening. The 28 Muni bus was eastbound on Lombard when for some unknown reason the driver veered over the center divide, careened across the on-coming lanes, went onto the sidewalk, struck a tree and then plowed into the building. A driver’s dash cam happened to catch the crash as the Muni bus came careening across Lombard Street in the wrong direction. The clip shows the bus coming across the median before it crashes into a tree, ripping down a storefront awning and landing on top of a white van, shooting sparks into the air. Across the street a hotel camera captured the same thing. The dry cleaner’s front window took a direct hit. In a third clip, a surveillance camera captures the violent impact where debris cab be seen falling off the camera. Inside the Muni bus, a dog runs to safety. Sanjay Grover, his wife Kavita and their 18-month-old son were sleeping inside the Days Inn that he manages, just feet from the crash. “My guests are sleeping 100 feet from there. Not even; more like 10 feet,” said the hotel manager. Kavita Grover said if the tree hadn’t slowed the bus impact, the accident could’ve been much worse. “The tree was a speed breaker and a lot of things have been saved,” she said. Loren Winfrey, the manager of Toscalito Tire and Automotive, said his shop was closed down for the majority of the morning after the accident. “It just looked like chaos,” said Winfrey. He also commented on the tree absorbing the impact of the bus, as well as the timing of the crash in what is often a busy area. “Could’ve been much worse. If it was a half hour later, this area gets very busy. There’s usually 20,30, 40, 50 people always walking up and down the street so it could’ve been really tragic,” said Winfrey. The Muni driver has not been identified, but the SFMTA confirmed he is 66 years old and has been with Muni for 38 years. Muni officials said they don’t know what caused the crash. The driver remained in critical condition as of Monday afternoon. His family has been with him at the hospital all day. “Our hearts and prayers are going out to the family of this individual,” said SFMTA spokesperson Paul Rose A city inspector was called in to evaluate the structural damage to the building that was hit by the bus, according to fire officials. The crash remained under investigation. It was not known if drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. © Copyright 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Bay City News Service contributed to this report.<doc-sep>EMBED >More News Videos Surveillance video shows the moment a Muni bus crashed into a building in the Marina District. Watch here - Muni bus being moved out of building following crash at Lombard and Scott @abc7newsbayarea #ABC7Now pic.twitter.com/q4XPozVHqS — Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) September 10, 2018 Update: one passenger in fair condition, other two released. Driver remains in critical condition. pic.twitter.com/kr3mllzNFB — Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) September 10, 2018 The most shocking video I have seen of this crash comes from the dash cam of a young man headed to 6am yoga. I’ll show you the video tonight at 4&5pm. He says he’s “lucky.” Still made it to @bodytempyoga and has a graduate school exam this afternoon. The bus narrowly missed him. pic.twitter.com/WoluX0F3tE — Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) September 10, 2018 Listening to interview my colleague got early this am with #SFPD - “several weeks to months” for collision report on what caused driver to cross median and crash https://t.co/ysBhDao75i pic.twitter.com/Xs1HAfAahS — Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) September 10, 2018 Bus being towed now. Looks like it will have a couple of @SFPD motorcycle escorts too. https://t.co/CofWhseRkD pic.twitter.com/hxSKr2fwTf — Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) September 10, 2018 “The tree saved us.” Guest staying in room above damage checks out but says he’ll stay here again in same room. “That’s my lucky room.” https://t.co/CofWhseRkD pic.twitter.com/hG3EAjBILs — Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) September 10, 2018 SFMTA Spokesperson tells me bus crossed over median, 4 total on bus, Driver and 3 passengers. Driver in critical condition at SF Gen, passengers had minor injuries, no known pedestrians on sidewalk pic.twitter.com/FBkxJl4Y1I — Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) September 10, 2018 SAN FRANCISO (KGO) -- An SFMTA Muni bus driver is in critical condition after crashing a bus into a building on Lombard Street between Scott and Pierce Monday morning.One passenger is in fair condition.Jenish Patel just installed a dash camera in his car two months ago after someone hit his car. On Monday, it captured the bus crossing the median and crashing into a tree and a building under construction.Patel was driving west on Lombard Street to a 6 a.m. yoga class. He says if he didn't have the video, he would hardly believe what he saw. "Suddenly, I saw a big bus coming from the other side, jumping over the divider and coming over my way. And I was literally shocked," Patel said.Without skipping a beat, Patel slowed down and pulled over left. "I feel like, you know, lucky today," he said.SFMTA says the driver was a 66-year-old longtime Muni bus operator. The driver was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Three passengers were also transported, according to a hospital spokesperson.The driver is in critical condition and one passenger is in fair condition. "Oh my god, it's horrible," said Arpit Garg, who was visiting from Dallas.Days Inn Lombard Street guests say they heard a long honk followed by a big bang. "When the tree snapped, it sounded like thunder outside," said Davonte Robinson, who was visiting from Sacramento. "The tree saved us," said motel employee Kavita Grover. She says had it not been for the tree, she's not sure what would have happened to her guests, including a man staying right above where the collision occurred. "He said like I will come back. I said do you want the same room and he said that's the lucky room for me," Grover said.The street was closed for several hours, costing Toscalito Tires more than $10,000 in business. "It just kind of shut us down," employee Loren Winfrey said. "We have no cars going in, no cars going out, no parts, no tires, nothing gets delivered. "SFMTA says each Muni bus has 10 to 12 cameras on it. SFPD is investigating the crash and says it could take several weeks or longer to determine the cause.<doc-sep>
EMBED >More News Videos Incredible dash cam video shows the moment a Muni bus crashed into a dry cleaners in San Francisco, critically injuring the driver. EMBED >More News Videos Surveillance video shows the moment a Muni bus crashed into a building in the Marina District. SFMTA Spokesperson tells me bus crossed over median, 4 total on bus, Driver and 3 passengers. Driver in critical condition at SF Gen, passengers had minor injuries, no known pedestrians on sidewalk pic.twitter.com/FBkxJl4Y1I — Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) September 10, 2018 Surveillance video of the San Francisco bus crashing this morning on Lombard Street. pic.twitter.com/5MMnMJ2CEb — Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) September 10, 2018 Watch here - Muni bus being moved out of building following crash at Lombard and Scott @abc7newsbayarea #ABC7Now pic.twitter.com/q4XPozVHqS — Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) September 10, 2018 Here’s more video of the bus being moved pic.twitter.com/FsAcfY3w5m — Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) September 10, 2018 The city is definitely working to get this cleaned up quickly pic.twitter.com/n2yGNVOvRT — Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) September 10, 2018 San Francisco Muni bus crashes on Lombard. Bus driver has life threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/iR8Uc8lGda — Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) September 10, 2018 SAN FRANCISO (KGO) -- A Muni driver and a passenger were hurt after a bus crashed into a building at Lombard and Scott streets in San Francisco's Marina District.Officials say the bus crossed the median and was facing oncoming traffic on Lombard when it crashed into a dry cleaners around 5:45 a.m.The bus driver is facing life-threatening injuries.Incredible new surveillance video shows the exact moment the Muni bus, which was carrying passengers, crashed into the building.Davonte Robinson saw the whole thing from across the street. "It was driving on this side and then went over. It was slow though, as though he let off the gas and it coasted over and coasted slowly into the building and the tree. And the tree snapped. That's when I heard the loud thunder," he said.Investigators say one passenger complaining of pain was taken to the hospital but the most seriously hurt was the 66-year-old bus driver.Passengers stumbled off the bus, one falling while trying to get out. Police would like to interview those who were on board. "The others left the bus and continued on their way, wherever it was that they were going this morning. If they see reports of this collision, we would like them to contact investigation," SFPD Sgt. Michael Andraychak said.Investigators say it's too early to speculate on why the bus crossed the median and crashed. They will be reviewing the video captured by the bus' camera.The accident had a huge impact on morning traffic - westbound Lombard Street was shut down all morning.Those staying in hotels near the scene were just stunned that this happened. "Everybody is coming out of their rooms, everybody is looking around and coming out of their rooms. It is a crazy thing to see," Robinson said.Muni officials say the bus driver's family is with him at the hospital. They still don't know what caused the crash.