VIDEO: 3 hospitalized after deer crashes through bus windshield, dies in aisle

The incident, which was captured in footage released by the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), also sent three passengers to the hospital.

Capt. Charles Boisseau of the Warwick Police Department said the deer ran into the street and launched itself at the bus shortly after 3 p.m.

In the footage released by RIPTA, the animal can be seen rounding a corner at a nearby intersection before leaping toward the glass. The passengers inside had little time to react before the deer smashed through and landed in the aisle, sending bits of glass flying throughout the bus, the video appeared to show.

Of the six passengers on the bus, two were brought to the hospital with injuries caused by the shattered windshield, according to Boisseau. Boisseau said a third went to the hospital on their own, and the other three were not injured.

Christopher Durand, the interim RIPTA CEO, commended bus driver Leocadio Hernandez on his composure following the incident.

“His exceptional alertness and composure under pressure ensured the safety of all passengers,” Durand wrote. “This incident underscores the dedication and professionalism of our drivers in maintaining the highest standards of safety and care for our community.”