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Manhattan Bus Smashes Into Scaffolding, One Injured
12 Dec
Summary
- A bus collided with scaffolding on East 41st Street in Manhattan.
- One individual was transported to Bellevue Hospital following the incident.
- Authorities have closed a section of East 41st Street due to the crash.
A bus crashed into scaffolding in Manhattan on Thursday afternoon, resulting in one person being transported to the hospital. The incident occurred around 4:35 p.m. at 115 E. 41st St., near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue. Video footage showed the bus lodged into the scaffolding.
Emergency services, including the FDNY, responded swiftly. One individual was taken to Bellevue Hospital, with details about their condition yet to be released. Both the Department of Buildings and the MTA were called to the scene to assess the situation. The DOB confirmed their inspectors were en route to conduct an investigation.
Authorities have cordoned off East 41st Street between Park and Lexington avenues as a result of the crash. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
