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Queens MTA Bus Crash Injures 8 After Driver Misjudges Curb

CBS New YorkAugust 5, 20251 min3,628 views
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MTA Bus Crash in Flushing

  • 💥 An MTA bus in Flushing, Queens, collided with a light pole and ticket machine on Friday morning.
  • ⚠️ Sources indicate the bus driver misjudged the closeness of the curb, leading to the accident.
  • 📍 The incident occurred on Main Street by 57th Road around 6:00 AM on the Q20 route.

Injuries and Investigation

  • 🤕 Eight people sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash.
  • 👥 The bus was carrying passengers at the time, many of whom were likely commuting to work.
  • 🔍 Multiple agencies are reportedly investigating the incident.
  • 🚗 No other vehicles were involved in the collision.
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