MTA Bus and FDNY Fire Truck Collide in NYC, Injuring 19
A collision between an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck in New York City resulted in 19 injuries. The incident occurred near Southern Boulevard and Barretto Street.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 19, 2026 —
A collision involving an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck has resulted in 19 injuries in New York City. The incident occurred at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Barretto Street.
Details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the crash were not immediately available. Emergency services responded to the scene following the collision.
Among the injured are individuals from both the bus and the fire truck. The exact number of individuals transported to medical facilities and the severity of their injuries have not been disclosed.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) have not yet released official statements detailing the event or the condition of those involved.
Authorities are expected to conduct an investigation into the cause of the collision. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Geoff Herbert on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
