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FDNY Fire Truck Collided With MTA Bus, 23 People Injured

Southern Blvd & Barretto St, Longwood, Bronx

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Summary

  • Firefighters in the Bronx reported a collision involving an MTA bus at Southern Blvd and Barretto St, prompting a request for multiple ambulances.
  • At least 22 passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while one was seriously injured, per the FDNY. The patient count includes five firefighters.
  • Expect heavy delays in the area and plan alternate routes if possible.

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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Southern Blvd & Barretto St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Southern Blvd & Barretto St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Southern Blvd & Barretto St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Southern Blvd & Barretto St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Southern Blvd & Barretto St.

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FDNY EMS CW1 · Aug 18, 4:00PM · 0:30
Medical Branch 2362 to Citywide. Proceed. All right, we're ready with the progress report when you're ready. 10-4, I'm ready, proceed. Our total patient count is going to be 23. Breakdown is as follows. We have 19 green tags, one orange tag, and three RMAs. Five firefighters were green tags. They went to hospital.
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FDNY EMS CW1 · Aug 18, 1:19PM · 0:31
2362, go with the Bronx. Proceed. Can you get an EPA for the MR? Citywide to MR7, what's your current EPA? MR7, I'm coming down Hunts Point Avenue right now. Are they on the Hunts Point side or the Simpsey side? We're on Southern Boulevard. We're on Southern Boulevard. Come across Hunts Point Avenue and then down.
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Bronx FDNY · Aug 18, 1:14PM · 0:28
Division 6, LeBronx. Division 6. You can show us 10-8. This is going to be, we're going to keep this a minor accident at this time. There was 13 minor injuries that will be transported to local hospitals. Safety battalion's on scene. They'll give you the final update. Alright, 10-4, Division 6. 1313 dispatcher, 507.
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Comments30

howardbeachUser16788460091d ago

Those bus drivers be driving reckless

MSGATO1d ago

If it was your place on fire, you wouldn’t mind them rushing right? Accidents happen MTA won’t forget where they had to go and the fireman. Just want to put out the fire. Let’s be mindful of that.

Bell3271d ago

if it was an emergency the day should have had their siren son, they didn't have it on so they just be running lights just cuz

Onezmartcookie1d ago

Ambulance chasers should drop. We don’t need fake azz lawsuits here. If you’re not hurt, you’re not hurt. Some ppl are so UnAmerican.

brooklynUser209966601013h ago

@Onezmartcookie stfu

Citizen_Frog1d ago

I WAS ON THE BUS MY LEG IS MISSING

howardbeachUser16788460091d ago

Those bus drivers be driving reckless

MSGATO1d ago

If it was your place on fire, you wouldn’t mind them rushing right? Accidents happen MTA won’t forget where they had to go and the fireman. Just want to put out the fire. Let’s be mindful of that.

Bell3271d ago

if it was an emergency the day should have had their siren son, they didn't have it on so they just be running lights just cuz

Onezmartcookie1d ago

Ambulance chasers should drop. We don’t need fake azz lawsuits here. If you’re not hurt, you’re not hurt. Some ppl are so UnAmerican.

brooklynUser209966601013h ago

@Onezmartcookie stfu

Citizen_Frog1d ago

I WAS ON THE BUS MY LEG IS MISSING

howardbeachUser16788460091d ago

Those bus drivers be driving reckless

MSGATO1d ago

If it was your place on fire, you wouldn’t mind them rushing right? Accidents happen MTA won’t forget where they had to go and the fireman. Just want to put out the fire. Let’s be mindful of that.

Bell3271d ago

if it was an emergency the day should have had their siren son, they didn't have it on so they just be running lights just cuz

Onezmartcookie1d ago

Ambulance chasers should drop. We don’t need fake azz lawsuits here. If you’re not hurt, you’re not hurt. Some ppl are so UnAmerican.

brooklynUser209966601013h ago

@Onezmartcookie stfu

Citizen_Frog1d ago

I WAS ON THE BUS MY LEG IS MISSING

howardbeachUser16788460091d ago

Those bus drivers be driving reckless

MSGATO1d ago

If it was your place on fire, you wouldn’t mind them rushing right? Accidents happen MTA won’t forget where they had to go and the fireman. Just want to put out the fire. Let’s be mindful of that.

Bell3271d ago

if it was an emergency the day should have had their siren son, they didn't have it on so they just be running lights just cuz

Onezmartcookie1d ago

Ambulance chasers should drop. We don’t need fake azz lawsuits here. If you’re not hurt, you’re not hurt. Some ppl are so UnAmerican.

brooklynUser209966601013h ago

@Onezmartcookie stfu

Citizen_Frog1d ago

I WAS ON THE BUS MY LEG IS MISSING

howardbeachUser16788460091d ago

Those bus drivers be driving reckless

MSGATO1d ago

If it was your place on fire, you wouldn’t mind them rushing right? Accidents happen MTA won’t forget where they had to go and the fireman. Just want to put out the fire. Let’s be mindful of that.

Bell3271d ago

if it was an emergency the day should have had their siren son, they didn't have it on so they just be running lights just cuz

Onezmartcookie1d ago

Ambulance chasers should drop. We don’t need fake azz lawsuits here. If you’re not hurt, you’re not hurt. Some ppl are so UnAmerican.

brooklynUser209966601013h ago

@Onezmartcookie stfu

Citizen_Frog1d ago

I WAS ON THE BUS MY LEG IS MISSING

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