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Firefighters, Civilians Hurt After MTA Bus and FDNY Truck Collide in the Bronx
EMS took 19 people to area hospitals after the collision, including five firefighters and 14 civilians, officials said.
- An FDNY firetruck and an MTA bus collided on Tuesday at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Barretto Street in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx, injuring 19 people.
- Emergency services evaluated 22 people at the scene following the collision in the Longwood section near Southern Boulevard and Barretto Street. First responders received the call at 12:32 p.m.
- EMS transported five firefighters and 14 civilians to area hospitals, while three additional civilians were evaluated at the scene but declined further transport.
- Passenger Lantigua said the FDNY truck "came from the corner" and "didn't stop at the light," hitting the bus at high speed; the impact threw front-seated passengers from their seats.
- Officials have not released victim conditions or identified the collision's cause. The MTA referred inquiries to the FDNY, while the NYPD stated they had no information regarding the incident.
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