MTA Bus Crashes in Bronx, Injuring 7 Amid Mechanical Issues

Bus Crash in the Bronx

• 💥 An MTA bus experienced a terrifying incident in the Bronx, crashing into four parked cars.
• ⚠️ The crash occurred around 2 p.m. on 163rd Street near Caldwell Avenue in Morrisania.

Injuries and Passenger Accounts

• 🤕 A total of seven people sustained injuries, including the 63-year-old female bus driver and six passengers.
• 🏥 All injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals with what are described as minor injuries.
• 😨 Passengers on board described the event as loud, with some seen climbing out of the bus windows for safety.

Investigation into the Incident

• ⚙️ Preliminary reports suggest the bus may have had mechanical issues.
• 🛑 When the driver attempted to brake, the bus reportedly slid before colliding with the parked vehicles.
• 🚓 The MTA and NYPD are investigating the cause of the crash.
• 🚫 At this time, no criminality is suspected, and no arrests have been made.