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School Bus Towed Out of Sinkhole After Rear Tire Gets Stuck

1122 E 180th St, West Farms, Bronx

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Summary

  • Video shows a tow truck pulling a once-occupied school bus out of a sinkhole after its rear tire become stuck. Further footage shows an overhead view of the bus and the hole itself.
  • Dozens of children and a few adults were on board the bus during the Wednesday afternoon incident, but no one was initially reported hurt by responders at the scene.
  • However, a report from PIX11 citing the FDNY states that one person was hospitalized. It's unknown if they were an adult or a child.

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Further footage shows an overhead view of the bus and the sinkhole itself.

One person was taken to a hospital for treatment, per a report from PIX11.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

Firefighters continue to operate at the scene with three units.

A Citizen user shows video of first responders on the scene. The roadway is blocked.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1122 E 180th St.

Further footage shows an overhead view of the bus and the sinkhole itself.

One person was taken to a hospital for treatment, per a report from PIX11.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

Firefighters continue to operate at the scene with three units.

A Citizen user shows video of first responders on the scene. The roadway is blocked.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1122 E 180th St.

Further footage shows an overhead view of the bus and the sinkhole itself.

One person was taken to a hospital for treatment, per a report from PIX11.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

Firefighters continue to operate at the scene with three units.

A Citizen user shows video of first responders on the scene. The roadway is blocked.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1122 E 180th St.

Further footage shows an overhead view of the bus and the sinkhole itself.

One person was taken to a hospital for treatment, per a report from PIX11.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

Firefighters continue to operate at the scene with three units.

A Citizen user shows video of first responders on the scene. The roadway is blocked.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1122 E 180th St.

Further footage shows an overhead view of the bus and the sinkhole itself.

One person was taken to a hospital for treatment, per a report from PIX11.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

Firefighters continue to operate at the scene with three units.

A Citizen user shows video of first responders on the scene. The roadway is blocked.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1122 E 180th St.

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Bronx FDNY · May 20, 2:09PM · 0:29
18 to the Bronx. 18. 4612, we're going to continue operating with engine 45 and ladder 58. Would you be able to put in another call to PD for traffic control and a call in to Autorama for a heavy tow? 10-4.
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Bronx FDNY · May 20, 2:04PM · 0:31
Bronx calling Engine Company 81. Battalion 18, go ahead. 4612, we're gonna go with a 10-18 with squad on scene. We also have 39 children, 4 adults, not requesting EMS, but have EMS continue in. Alright, 10-4, they are responding. Alright, 10-4.
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FDNY EMS CW1 · May 20, 2:04PM · 0:20
Conditions 5, I see X-Star 3. X-Star 3, please show us responding to 112 East 180th Street in the Bronx. Fire CAD 4612, report of a school bus into a sinkhole.
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Comments30

bronxUser1938777002May 20 at 2:03 PM

I reported this 5 month ago i knew this was going to happened i called 31 and 911 and no one did anything about it

Saundie60May 20 at 3:34 PM

Why? So that he can sink too🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

weinthecity66May 20 at 6:26 PM

That’s the cheap materials the companies are using to do the concrete

maria324tMay 20 at 9:56 PM

You just said it

bronxUser1938777002May 20 at 2:03 PM

Pluss i have proof i reported that there was a sinkhole forming the pavement was alrewdy sinking

bronxUser1978907009May 20 at 2:16 PM

You and me both if not more reported it...and down the block too. The repairs looks months and very sloppy, sinking again.

NewYorkUser118713002May 20 at 2:03 PM

NYC about to be swallowed whole with all these sink holes opening up lately.

tokyoUser1668791019May 20 at 4:18 PM

The underworld is getting cocky

bronxUser1938777002May 20 at 2:03 PM

I reported this 5 month ago i knew this was going to happened i called 31 and 911 and no one did anything about it

Saundie60May 20 at 3:34 PM

Why? So that he can sink too🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

weinthecity66May 20 at 6:26 PM

That’s the cheap materials the companies are using to do the concrete

maria324tMay 20 at 9:56 PM

You just said it

bronxUser1938777002May 20 at 2:03 PM

Pluss i have proof i reported that there was a sinkhole forming the pavement was alrewdy sinking

bronxUser1978907009May 20 at 2:16 PM

You and me both if not more reported it...and down the block too. The repairs looks months and very sloppy, sinking again.

NewYorkUser118713002May 20 at 2:03 PM

NYC about to be swallowed whole with all these sink holes opening up lately.

tokyoUser1668791019May 20 at 4:18 PM

The underworld is getting cocky

bronxUser1938777002May 20 at 2:03 PM

I reported this 5 month ago i knew this was going to happened i called 31 and 911 and no one did anything about it

Saundie60May 20 at 3:34 PM

Why? So that he can sink too🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

weinthecity66May 20 at 6:26 PM

That’s the cheap materials the companies are using to do the concrete

maria324tMay 20 at 9:56 PM

You just said it

bronxUser1938777002May 20 at 2:03 PM

Pluss i have proof i reported that there was a sinkhole forming the pavement was alrewdy sinking

bronxUser1978907009May 20 at 2:16 PM

You and me both if not more reported it...and down the block too. The repairs looks months and very sloppy, sinking again.

NewYorkUser118713002May 20 at 2:03 PM

NYC about to be swallowed whole with all these sink holes opening up lately.

tokyoUser1668791019May 20 at 4:18 PM

The underworld is getting cocky

bronxUser1938777002May 20 at 2:03 PM

I reported this 5 month ago i knew this was going to happened i called 31 and 911 and no one did anything about it

Saundie60May 20 at 3:34 PM

Why? So that he can sink too🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

weinthecity66May 20 at 6:26 PM

That’s the cheap materials the companies are using to do the concrete

maria324tMay 20 at 9:56 PM

You just said it

bronxUser1938777002May 20 at 2:03 PM

Pluss i have proof i reported that there was a sinkhole forming the pavement was alrewdy sinking

bronxUser1978907009May 20 at 2:16 PM

You and me both if not more reported it...and down the block too. The repairs looks months and very sloppy, sinking again.

NewYorkUser118713002May 20 at 2:03 PM

NYC about to be swallowed whole with all these sink holes opening up lately.

tokyoUser1668791019May 20 at 4:18 PM

The underworld is getting cocky

bronxUser1938777002May 20 at 2:03 PM

I reported this 5 month ago i knew this was going to happened i called 31 and 911 and no one did anything about it

Saundie60May 20 at 3:34 PM

Why? So that he can sink too🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

weinthecity66May 20 at 6:26 PM

That’s the cheap materials the companies are using to do the concrete

maria324tMay 20 at 9:56 PM

You just said it

bronxUser1938777002May 20 at 2:03 PM

Pluss i have proof i reported that there was a sinkhole forming the pavement was alrewdy sinking

bronxUser1978907009May 20 at 2:16 PM

You and me both if not more reported it...and down the block too. The repairs looks months and very sloppy, sinking again.

NewYorkUser118713002May 20 at 2:03 PM

NYC about to be swallowed whole with all these sink holes opening up lately.

tokyoUser1668791019May 20 at 4:18 PM

The underworld is getting cocky

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