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Q27 Bus in QueensMore than a dozen people were injured Monday morning when two Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) buses collided on Sanford Avenue near Bowne Street in Flushing, according to police reports.

The incident occurred around 9 a.m. when one bus rear-ended another as both approached the intersection. Police said one driver and sixteen passengers were transported to nearby hospitals with minor injuries. Investigators stated that the crash does not appear to involve any criminal activity, though the cause remains under review.

Impact on Commuters and Bus Service Disruptions

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ambulance at accident sceneWhen an MTA bus jumped a barrier on the University Avenue Bridge in Morris Heights on Tuesday morning, several passengers and others were injured. The incident, which occurred around 11:30 a.m. near West 181st Street and University Avenue, underscores the legal complexities that follow bus crashes in New York City.

Reports indicate that at least four people suffered minor injuries. While the cause of the accident has not yet been determined, those harmed may have important legal rights. In cases involving public transit, liability can extend to the driver, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, or contractors responsible for maintenance and safety.

Legal Rights of MTA Bus Accident Victims

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A tragic accident on Sunday night in Midtown Manhattan claimed the life of 39-year-old Vladimir Cruz, a construction worker from the South Bronx. Around 9:30 p.m., an M1 MTA bus traveling southbound on 5th Avenue near East 51st Street struck the base of a boom lift Cruz was operating. The collision caused Cruz to fall from the lift, resulting in fatal head and bodily injuries. He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital but sadly did not survive.

The driver remained at the scene, and the NYPD is continuing its investigation. While no arrests have been made, this incident underscores the critical need for swift action in protecting the legal rights of the victim’s family.

Preserving Legal Rights After a Fatal MTA Bus Accident

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location of the MTA bus accident in QueensIn a tragic MTA bus accident yesterday near 46th Street and Queens Boulevard, multiple people were injured when a bus crashed into a bench and several parked cars. According to the FDNY, the crash was caused by a 51-year-old bus driver who experienced a sudden medical episode behind the wheel. The exact nature of the driver’s medical episode remains unknown, but it resulted in a chaotic scene that left several people hurt.

Injuries from the Queens Bus Accident

Two female passengers, ages 34 and 64, were injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. The bus driver was also taken to a nearby medical facility for evaluation. Thankfully, it appears that none of the injuries were life-threatening; however, the impact on the victims’ lives can still be significant.

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