Authorities say the bus was travelling southbound on Richmond Avenue in the Eltingville section when the sedan crossed over the lines and crashed into it just before 6:15 a.m.
The 21-year-old driver of the car sustained injuries to his lower body and was rushed to Staten Island University Hospital in critical condition.
The 46-year-old bus operator was taken to Staten Island University Hospital with non life threatening injuries.
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