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Multi-Bus Collision Halts Port Authority Bus Terminal, Investigation Continues

Authorities are reviewing video footage, driver records, bus logs to determine the cause of the crash

Overview

  • At approximately 6:05 a.m. on July 2, two NJ Transit coach buses collided on the inbound ramp to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, prompting an FDNY response.
  • The New York City Fire Department reported ten passengers with minor injuries, one serious injury transported to Bellevue Hospital and one person who declined treatment.
  • Full service at the Port Authority Bus Terminal remains suspended and NJ Transit is diverting buses to Secaucus Junction, Newark Penn Station and Hoboken Terminal.
  • NJ Transit rail, PATH and New York Waterway are honoring bus tickets and passes to help commuters reach Manhattan.
  • A joint investigation has been launched with authorities examining bus logs, driver records and surveillance footage to identify what caused the crash.