According to the NYPD, an MTA articulated bus was traveling at an intersection on the Cross Bronx Expressway and University Avenue at about 11:10 pm.
FDNY units are at the site of a motor vehicle accident on University Ave and the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx, where a double bus hit the barriers and hangs from the overpass to the road below. There are nine civilian injuries reported at this time. pic.twitter.com/00YQ897hhs
– FDNY (@FDNY) January 15, 2021
Authorities say the bus operator either experienced a brake failure or did not turn correctly and left the road, leaving the bus hanging from the overpass.
The video on Twitter and the Citizen app shows half the bus hanging vertically from the overpass.
The vehicle was guaranteed by the FDNY.
Video from University Ave and the Cross Bronx Expressway where FDNY members continue to operate on the site of a double bus that hit a barrier on a lower highway. pic.twitter.com/Q0Y0vW7WmT
– FDNY (@FDNY) January 15, 2021
Firefighters say at least seven people were injured. Fortunately, most injuries are not considered fatal.
The driver suffered the most serious injuries and is in serious condition.
All the wounded were taken to a local hospital.
Authorities say no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
The intersection has been closed and a trailer is on its way.
These are breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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