Brooklyn Transport Van Crash Injures 12 Adults with Special Needs

Brooklyn Van Crash Details

• 💥 A transport van carrying adults with special needs crashed into a large tree in Brooklyn, causing significant damage.
• ⚠️ The driver stated he swerved to avoid another car, leading to the collision on Cropsy Avenue near 17th Avenue around 9:00 AM.
• 🚑 The impact was severe, described as a "big bang" that split the tree and crumpled the front of the van, deploying airbags.

Injuries and Response

• 🤕 Twelve passengers, adults with special needs, and one chaperone were on board; 12 individuals sustained injuries.
• 🏥 The most serious reported injury was a laceration to the head, with others on stretchers.
• 👨‍⚕️ Medics transported the injured passengers to the hospital, while the driver refused medical attention.
• 🌳 City parks department workers were called to remove the damaged tree from the scene.

Operator and Investigation

• 🚌 The van was operated by DJ Ambullet Services, which provides transportation for adult daycares, nursing homes, and hospitals.
• ❓ A call to DJ Ambullet Services went unanswered, and the investigation into the crash's cause is ongoing.
• 🙏 Residents expressed relief that the outcome was not worse, highlighting the vulnerability of the passengers.