MASPETH, Queens (WABC) — Two individuals have been killed and dozens of others have been injured after a coach bus overturned and crossed into oncoming site visitors on the Lengthy Island Expressway in Queens late Monday night time, creating a large site visitors backup.
The crash occurred round 11:45 p.m. on the westbound Lengthy Island Expressway close to the Greenpoint Avenue exit in Maspeth.
In response to officers, the westbound coach bus first collided with two automobiles earlier than placing the middle divider. The bus then overturned into the eastbound lanes, the place it crashed into two extra automobiles.
The driving force of the bus and one passenger have been pronounced lifeless.
The driving force of one of many automobiles touring within the eastbound lanes was taken to the hospital in crucial situation. Three different drivers concerned within the crash have been reported to be in secure situation.
About two dozen passengers aboard the bus have been transported to Bellevue Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and Elmhurst Hospital Middle to be evaluated for accidents.
The crash shut down the Lengthy Island Expressway in each instructions for hours, inflicting main site visitors delays as emergency crews labored to clear the wreckage and investigators processed the scene. Video from the aftermath confirmed the overturned bus resting on its aspect whereas stranded motorists received out of their automobiles and waited alongside the freeway as site visitors got here to a standstill.
The Lengthy Island Expressway stays closed in each instructions between the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Maurice Avenue as crews proceed clearing the crash scene.
The reason for the crash is underneath investigation.
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