Bus Hijacked In Los Angeles, Driver Escapes Hostage Situation: Reports

A standoff unfolded in Los Angeles on Wednesday after reports suggested that a passenger bus had been hijacked. Police officials swiftly responded to the scene.

The footage that surfaced from the incident site showed at least one person- reportedly the bus driver- being held hostage. However, latest reports claimed that the bus driver has escaped the hostage situation. The status of the suspect remains unknown.

The social media posts suggest the location of the hijack was where 6th Street meets South Alameda Street. However, there was no official confirmation.

In March this year, a similar incident was reported where an armed man hijacked a transit bus in downtown Los Angeles and then grabbed the wheel, causing the bus to collide with several vehicles and a hotel.

The Los Angeles Police Department had cleared that only the driver was onboard the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority bus when the hijacker boarded around 11:30 PM.