Muni bus crashes into a building on Lombard Street, causing four injuries

A Muni bus crashed into the Days Inn on Lombard Street Monday morning, causing four injuries, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. A Muni bus crashed into the Days Inn on Lombard Street Monday morning, causing four injuries, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Photo: Demian Bula / The Chronicle Photo: Demian Bula / The Chronicle Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Muni bus crashes into a building on Lombard Street, causing four injuries 1 / 7 Back to Gallery

A Muni bus crashed into a building on Lombard Street Monday morning, causing four injuries, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.

The incident occurred at 5:44 a.m. near the Days Inn at Scott and Lombard streets. A number 28 Muni bus traveling eastbound when it crossed the divider and hit a tree and a building.

"The driver has been transported with life-threatening injuries. There was a passenger that was transported with non life-threatening injries," said Police Lt. Amy Hurwitz.

As of 6:15 a.m. the bus could be seen facing the wrong direction on the westbound side of Lombard. The bus appeared to be wedged between a white van and the business neighboring the motel. Google Maps indicates the business is Priority Express Cleaners Inc.

An awning in front of the business and a nearby tree suffered extensive damage as a result of the crash.

As of 6:15 a.m crews had all three westbound lanes of Lombard closed off at Pierce St. A backup was beginning to form for commuters entering the city in the eastbound direction as drivers slowed to catch a glimpse of the wreckage.