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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

An entrance to the Port Authority Bus Terminal is viewed on Aug. 21, 2014, in New York City.
(Marcus Santos/New York Daily News)
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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.