7:58 PM: Four people were injured this evening when a San Francisco Municipal Railway cable car collided with a city van near Washington and Mason streets, according to Muni spokesman Judson True.

The collision between the cable car and Recreation and Park Department van happened at about 5:15 p.m. Two passengers were taken to local hospitals and two others were treated at the scene, True said. None of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.

The crash temporarily affected cable car service on the Powell Street portion of the Powell-Mason and Powell-Hyde lines. Regular service has since been restored.

6:55 PM: Four people were injured this evening when a San Francisco Municipal Railway cable car collided with a van on Washington Street near Mason Street, according to Muni spokesman Judson True.

The crash happened at about 5:15 p.m. Two passengers were taken to local hospitals and two others were treated at the scene, True said.

The collision is affecting cable car service on the Powell Street portion of the Powell-Mason and Powell-Hyde lines. Bus shuttles are providing substitute service.

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