19 hurt after bus, fire truck collide in NY

By Geoff Herbert | gherbert@syracuse.comNineteen people were hurt after a bus and fire truck collided in New York City.NBC reports five firefighters and 14 civilians were taken to NYC-area hospitals following a crash involving an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday near Southern Boulevard and Barretto Street. Security video obtained by NBC showed the bus driving through the intersection with a green light. A witness told CBS the FDNY truck came into the intersection “going at a high speed” and did not have its emergency lights or siren on.Both vehicles appeared to swerve to avoid a bigger collision. Photos from the scene showed the front bus windshield was smashed opposite the driver’s side.An investigation is ongoing.The bus was carrying more than a dozen passengers at the time of the crash, according to ABC. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.“We are praying for the passengers injured and those receiving medical assistance on site and at area hospitals,” Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson wrote on X. Geoff "DeafGeoff" Herbert is a Reporter and Content Supervisor for Advance Local. He covers a wide range of topics including entertainment, national news and trending topics, plus specializes in search engine...