By Crash News Writer 
Ames, IA (June 14, 2025) – Two people suffered critical injuries Friday night after a car veered off the road and struck them while they waited at a bus stop in Ames.
According to reports, the crash occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Bloomington Road and Grand Avenue. Officials say the vehicle unexpectedly left the roadway, jumped the curb, and slammed into the pedestrians at a CyRide bus stop.
Emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene. One of the victims was airlifted by helicopter due to the severity of their injuries, while the second was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. The identities of those injured have not been released.
The Ames Police Department is actively investigating the incident to determine what caused the driver to leave the roadway. No additional details have been made available at this time.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
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