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MTA Bus Slams Into Light Pole in Flushing, Injuring Eight

Authorities continue probing the circumstances of the collision after all passengers sustained minor injuries

Overview

  • A westbound Q20 MTA bus crashed at 57th Road and Main Street in Flushing at around 6 a.m. Friday
  • NYPD sources say the bus struck a light pole, contrasting with ABC7’s initial report of a collision with a car
  • FDNY officials confirmed eight passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated or released
  • A Fox5 report initially cited seven injuries before FDNY officials confirmed the total at eight
  • Surveillance video shows the bus ramming into the pole before coming to a halt