Airport Shuttle Crash
Employee Shuttle Crash at Newark Liberty International Airport Injures Thirteen People
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Casualty counts and severity varied across outlets: Fox5NY reported 13 people hospitalized; ABC7NY/WABC reported 13 injured with 3 seriously injured; RLSMedia reported 14 injured, all non-life-threatening.
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The shuttle reportedly struck a concrete wall on Terminal B Departures Level 3, near 3 Brewster Road, in accounts from several outlets.
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Police activity prompted changes to passenger drop-off for Terminal B departures, with drop-offs moved to Level 2.
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Some victims were transported to University Hospital in Newark for treatment, per EMS reports.
An employee shuttle bus crashed into a concrete barrier at Newark Liberty International Airport early Monday morning, injuring 13 people. The accident happened around 3 a.m. on Terminal B's Departures Level 3 roadway. CBS News reported that three of the injured sustained serious injuries, while the rest had non-life-threatening wounds. No deaths were reported.
Crews quickly closed the affected roadway to clear debris and transport victims to area hospitals, including University Hospital in Newark. NJ 101.5 noted that authorities advised passengers to use Level 2 for Terminal B drop-offs while the investigation continued. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Bus Strikes Wall at Terminal B
The shuttle bus, which was carrying airport employees, smashed into a concrete barrier on Terminal B's Departures Level 3 roadway near 3 Brewster Road. NBC News reported the impact happened around 3 a.m. Monday morning. The collision was severe enough to prompt a full closure of that roadway while emergency crews worked to clear the scene and debris.
Injuries Range From Serious to Minor
Multiple reports confirmed 13 people were hospitalized following the crash. WFMD specified that three people sustained serious injuries while ten others had minor injuries. NJ 101.5 described the injuries as non-life-threatening overall, though the three serious cases required hospital evaluation and treatment for their conditions.
Investigation Underway Into Crash Cause
Port Authority officials and local police are investigating the incident to determine what caused the bus to strike the concrete wall. CBS News reported that the roadway remained closed during the investigation and debris removal. Authorities have not yet released information about the cause, whether it involved mechanical failure, driver error, or other factors.
Airport Operations Adjusted During Response
Police activity at Terminal B prompted temporary changes to passenger operations. Authorities directed all drop-offs for Terminal B departures to Level 2 while the roadway on Level 3 remained closed. NJ 101.5 reported these measures were put in place to keep passenger traffic flowing safely while crews handled the emergency response and investigation.
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