19-year-old critical after chain reaction crash leaves car wedged under school bus in West Philadelphia

WEST PHILADELPHIA - A woman is in critical condition after a chain reaction crash left her car trapped under a school bus in West Philadelphia.

The incident occurred at 59th and Chestnut streets around 11 a.m.

Police said an 18-year-old driving a black Scion was traveling eastbound when he swerved into the left lane, striking a 19-year-old woman driving a black 2003 BMW. The crash left the woman's car wedged under a parked school bus.

Firefighters rescued the victim, who was hospitalized in critical condition.

A witness told FOX 29 she believes the crash occurred due to a pothole that drivers were attempting to avoid.

It remains unclear if the male driver was injured as a result of the crash.

The Philadelphia Water Department released the following statement: 

"The Philadelphia Water Department is in the process of investigating this location, and has initially found a leak on a private water line in the area of the depression.  We will investigate further and work with the Streets Department to make the area safe."

No arrests have been made at this time. This is an ongoing investigation.