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Bus Crashes Into Midtown Scaffolding Near Grand Central, One Injured

Officials opened an investigation, with the MTA confirming the vehicle was not one of its buses.

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The entrance to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. The Port Authority bus was dropping passengers off at 101 Park Avenue, according to police.

Overview

  • FDNY said the crash happened around 4:35 p.m. at 115 E. 41st Street between Park and Lexington avenues.
  • One person was transported to Bellevue Hospital, and officials have not released the patient’s condition.
  • East 41st Street is closed between Park and Lexington as emergency crews and inspectors secure the area.
  • Videos posted on X show the bus lodged in scaffolding with debris spilling into the street.
  • The cause remains undetermined, and the Department of Buildings has inspectors en route to assess damage.