New York Crash Report: Collision involving 2 busses on First Ave. leaves dozens injured

New York Crash Report: Collision involving 2 busses on First Ave. leaves dozens injured

Crash Report – 1st Ave. & E 23rd St, New York, NY

 

Report ID: 2023 July 6

NCIC#: Unknown

OFFICER ID#: Unknown

Traffic Unit 1: double-decker tour bus

Traffic Unit 2: MTA bus

Occupants: at least 35

Injuries/Fatalities: Yes

Vehicle Damage (If Any): Yes

Property Damage (other than vehicles): Unknown

Road Surface Condition: Unknown

Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown): Unknown

Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): N/A

Narrative

NEW YORK, NY – Dozens of people were hurt when two busses collided in Gramercy Park on Thursday night.

A call reporting a “major vehicle accident” involving a double-decker tour bus and an MTA bus at the intersection of First Avenue and 23rd Street was received just before 7 p.m.

Both buses involved in the collision were reportedly carrying a full load of passengers at the time of the incident. Deputy Chief Hopper described the injuries as cuts, bruises, scrapes, suspected fractures, as well as head and neck injuries.

Of the individuals involved, 36 were transported to local hospitals for further treatment, while 35 received immediate medical attention at the scene. Firefighters assured the public that none of the injuries were considered life-threatening.

The events surrounding the crash are unclear at this time. Our team will update this report as any further details come to light.

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