Man injured by blown tire from New Jersey Transit bus in Midtown

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
Man injured by blown tire from NJ Transit bus in Midtown
Man injured by blown tire from NJ Transit bus in MidtownPolice say the tire blew from the bus, resulting in shattered glass at the gate.

MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Officials say a man suffered injuries to his legs after a tire blew out from a New Jersey Transit bus on Wednesday night.

It happened at bus gate 232 at the Midtown Bus Terminal just after 6 p.m.

Police say the tire blew from the bus, resulting in shattered glass at the gate.

The victim was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two other people reported minor injuries, but refused medical attention.

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The family of the victim is filing a lawsuit.

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