New York Fire Truck versus Bus Crash Injures 30
A New York City Fire Department truck crashed into a city bus when it was responding to an emergency, injuring 30 people. According to this United Press International news report, the December 16, 2008 NY bus accident occurred when the fire truck was speeding to a car fire Tuesday and crashed into B15 bus. The impact from the crash pushed the bus onto a nearby sidewalk and into a set of concrete barriers.
The bus reportedly suffered significant damage. Witnesses told officials that the bus looked like a “crumpled beer can.” Two firefighters who were on the truck were treated for concussions. Nobody on the bus suffered major injuries, the news report said.
This is a scary New York truck accident that could have resulted in something a lot more serious. It is indeed fortunate that nobody was fatally or serious injured in this New York bus versus fire truck accident. Hopefully, a thorough investigation into this incident will reveal what went wrong here. Were the firefighters operating the truck following all safety procedures? Was it their fault or the bus driver’s fault for not paying attention to the approaching fire truck?
If this accident was the fire engine operator’s fault then the city could be held liable for injuries caused. But if this accident is a result of the bus driver’s negligence, then the bus company could be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries. The injured victims in the bus would be well-advised to contact a New York personal injury lawyer who will take a good look at this case and advise them about their rights to compensation. If you have been injured in a New York auto accident, please call Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free and comprehensive consultation.
