[12-17-2024] – Three Injured in Brooklyn Collision Involving MTA Bus
Brooklyn, NY – On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, a chaotic car accident occurred at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and Park Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, involving an MTA bus and multiple vehicles. This incident, which took place around 2:30 PM, resulted in injuries to three individuals, including the bus driver and a young girl.
Upon arrival, police found the 59-year-old MTA bus driver injured, along with a 33-year-old woman and her 9-year-old daughter, both of whom were in one of the vehicles that had been trapped in the wreckage. According to authorities, the driver of the bus was promptly transported to a hospital for treatment.
The woman and her daughter suffered minor injuries; the mother had injuries to her leg, while the young girl had an injured arm. Both were taken to Woodhull Hospital and were reported to be in stable condition.
Disturbing video footage captured by Citizen showed two cars smushed between the MTA bus and a box truck, with one vehicle stacked precariously on top of the other.
As of Tuesday evening, the specific cause of this multi-vehicle crash remained uncertain, prompting an investigation by authorities.
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- Ensure safety: Move to a safe area and check for injuries.
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- Exchange information: Share contact, driver's license, and insurance details with all parties.
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