Lincoln Tunnel Bus Crash Leaves Five People Injured
Recently, a bus and four vehicles collided inside the Lincoln Tunnel’s south tube, leaving five people injured, according to My Fox New York. The bus was traveling from South Orange, New Jersey to New York City when the bus accident occurred.
The bus was about 1,000 feet or one-fifth of a mile from the Lincoln Tunnel’s New York exit when the bus driver suffered a seizure, causing the bus to crash into several other cars. Three passengers in one car as well as the driver of another were injured, but not severely. None of the 25 passengers on the bus were hurt, according to authorities.
No one has yet said whether the bus driver had a history of seizures. New Jersey law requires health care professionals to file certain reports with the Department of Motor Vehicles. These reports contain the names, ages, and addresses of people who have epilepsy or other conditions that may pose a danger to themselves and other motorists if they are operating a motor vehicle.
Heavy traffic and construction slowdowns can make for hazardous driving conditions, especially inside an enclosed space like the Lincoln Tunnel. If you have been injured in a bus accident in New York, the experienced New York bus crash attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP can help you understand your legal rights and fight for the compensation you deserve. Call our law office today at 212-986-7353 for a free and confidential consultation.
