MTA Bus Crash in Queens Injures Eight

Why this matters: This incident highlights the potential dangers of driver fatigue in public transportation and underscores the importance of safety measures and driver monitoring.

The MTA bus, a Q20 route, was traveling westbound on 57th Road when it made a right turn onto Main Street and struck a light pole. The impact was significant, tearing the pole from its concrete base. Surveillance footage confirms the bus jumped the curb before the collision. The 25-year-old probationary driver initially claimed to have misjudged the curb, but investigators later determined he may have fallen asleep. The driver has been removed from service pending further investigation and testing. This incident is under investigation by the NYPD and MTA officials. The accident caused damage to the bus and surrounding infrastructure, disrupting traffic and pedestrian flow in the area. Fortunately, the injuries sustained by the passengers were minor, but the incident could have been much worse.

The crash occurred at the intersection of 57th Road and Main Street in Flushing, Queens.

Eight people were injured, including seven passengers and the bus driver.

Investigators believe the bus driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel.

The driver has been taken out of service and is undergoing testing as part of the investigation.

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