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MTA bus and FDNY truck collision in the Bronx

Overview

On August 17, 2026, a collision occurred in the Bronx near the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Barretto Street involving an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck. The accident resulted in injuries to approximately 19 or 20 individuals, including 14 civilians and five firefighters. While injuries were reported as serious, they were not considered life-threatening.

Initial reports indicated that the bus proceeded through a green light, while witnesses suggested the fire truck entered the intersection at high speed without sirens or emergency lights activated. Investigations by the NYPD and FDNY are ongoing, focusing on vehicle speeds, visibility, and the use of emergency equipment to determine liability.

Entities

New York City · MTA · FDNY · Bronx · New York State Police

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Bronx MTA bus and FDNY truck collision injures nearly 20

    Nearly 20 people, including 14 bus passengers and five firefighters, were injured in a collision between an MTA bus and an FDNY truck in the Bronx.

  2. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    New York City: 19 injured in FDNY and MTA bus collision

    Nineteen people, including five firefighters, were injured in a collision between an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck in New York City. No life-threatening injuries were reported.

Sources

abc7ny.com · firechief.com · lawyertime.com · wxhc.com