Two NJ Transit Buses Collide at Port Authority, Injuring 12

Bus Collision at Port Authority

• 💥 Two New Jersey Transit buses collided on a ramp at the Port Authority bus terminal just after 6 AM.
• ⚠️ The crash occurred on the fourth level of the terminal, causing significant commuter delays.

Injuries and Extrication

• 🤕 A total of 12 patients sustained injuries, with one moderate injury requiring extrication.
• 🩹 Ten patients had minor injuries, and one person declined medical aid.
• ✨ Fortunately, no one was reported to be seriously injured.

Transportation Disruptions

• 🚦 The accident led to thousands of commuters being rerouted and caused massive commuter delays.
• 🚌 New Jersey Transit buses were diverted to Secaucus Junction, Newark Penn Station, and Hoboken terminal.
• 📈 Delays of up to 60 minutes were reported for buses in and out of Port Authority.
• 🚆 New Jersey Transit Rail experienced 20-minute delays in and out of Penn Station, New York.

Traffic and Investigation

• 🚗 The incident impacted Hudson River crossings, with inbound traffic at the George Washington Bridge seeing delays of over 30 minutes.
• 🔍 The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
• ✅ The express bus lane has since reopened, easing some of the morning congestion.