Overview

• The rear-end collision happened Monday morning near Sanford Avenue and Bowne Street in Flushing, Queens.
• NYPD said at least 17 people were injured, including 16 passengers and one driver with minor injuries.
• FDNY reported 19 injuries, and officials said 14 people were transported to area hospitals.
• Police said the operator of the westbound trailing Q27 bus experienced a brake issue before striking the bus ahead.
• CBS New York reported a driver and 18 passengers were treated, said no criminality is suspected, and noted detours on the Q13, Q26, Q27 and Q65 routes.