Two people were killed and 10 injured after a bus overturned on the Long Island Expressway, sparking hours-long delays.
A bus traveling westbound smashed into two vehicles around 11:45 p.m. Monday near Exit 16 for Greenpoint Avenue before flipping over into the eastbound lanes, crashing into another two cars.
The crash shut down the expressway in both directions for hours snarling major traffic delays.
The bus that was involved in the deadly crash on the Long Island Expressway. WCBSTV2
Traffic is at a standstill following a crash on the Long Island Expressway that left two people dead. Robert Mecea for New York PostSome 79 fire and emergency services personnel responded to the crash, which FDNY confirmed was a motor vehicle accident with a confirmed pin.
Two people were killed: the bus driver and one passenger, WABC reported. Authorities have not identified the victims.
Three people were critically injured and seven were left with minor injuries, according to FDNY.
Around 24 people on board the bus have since been taken to Bellevue Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and Elmhurst Hospital Center as a precaution.
Cars tried to turn around on the eastbound lane. Robert Mecea for New York PostCars tried to turn around on the eastbound lane given the snarling delays.
The cause of the crash is still being probed.
