Video shows MTA bus crashing into subway pillar, injuring 13 in the Bronx
NEW YORK -- Thirteen people were hurt when an MTA bus crashed into a subway station pillar in the Bronx.
Surveillance video obtained by CBS News New York shows the moment the bus smashed into the pillar under the tracks on Jerome Avenue near 181st Street in the University Heights section at around 3 p.m. Monday.
13 hospitalized in Bronx bus crash
Thirteen people, including the driver, were taken to area hospitals with minor injuries. Some children were on bus and other people were treated at the scene, according to officials.
No one was seriously hurt, officials said.
The crash happened on busy Jerome Avenue, where people were out walking, working and enjoying the hot summer day.
"It makes me feel sad for the people," said Destiny Lazala.
"I've been living here for 25 years and this is the first time I ever seen this. I usually take the bus from Fordham to here, and 99% of the time it's safe," said Darwin Vega.
Bus driver taken off duty
According to police, the bus driver failed to maneuver the roadway, but it's still unclear why they lost control.
"Based on the video that I saw, maybe had a headache or something happened that he got too close to the barrier," said Vega.
The MTA said in a statement, "The incident is under review and the bus operator is being withheld from duty pending a complete investigation."
There were working cameras on the bus, which will be used to help determine why it crashed, officials said.
NYC Transit maintenance inspectors said there was no damage to the pillar. Subway service was not impacted.