Sanitation truck strikes MTA bus within the Bronx; 13 harm

NEW YORK — Greater than a dozen individuals have been harm when a New York Metropolis sanitation truck and an MTA bus collided in the Bronx on Wednesday evening.

It occurred round 9:30 p.m. at Bruckner Boulevard and Hunts Level Avenue within the Longwood part.

Police say the sanitation truck driver struck the bus head-on earlier than crashing right into a concrete barrier.

13 individuals have been taken to native hospitals to be handled for minor accidents.

New York Metropolis Transit mentioned eastbound Bx5 buses and Bx6 buses in each instructions have been experiencing delays because of the ongoing investigation.

Police proceed to watch site visitors within the space.

Alecia Reid

Alecia Reid is an award successful, Emmy nominated reporter for CBS New York. She is a sustainability & social justice advocate; captivated with giving a voice to individuals who might not in any other case have the ability to inform their tales.