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2 NJT NABI's Crash in Downtown Newark

 
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Q65A



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 5:39 am    Post subject: 2 NJT NABI's Crash in Downtown Newark Reply with quote

At Raymond Blvd. and Broad Street a short time ago.
One NABI T-boned another one right in mid-intersection.
At least 3 hurt so far.
News 4 traffic chopper pilot Chai Simonson remarked this was one of the worst wrecks he has seen.
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JimmiB



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

According to officials, one driver and one passenger were killed. There were 17 passengers on board the two buses and all were hospitalized.

Here is a link to a channel 11 broadcast from the scene.

http://pix11.com/2016/08/19/new-jersey-bus-appears-to-t-bone-another-forcing-it-to-flip-at-newark-intersection/

Sad story.
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Hart Bus



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wonder if Mr. Barthelus' bus had mechanical problems or if he had a medical emergency.
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JimmiB



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 5:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hart Bus wrote:
I wonder if Mr. Barthelus' bus had mechanical problems or if he had a medical emergency.


Same thing I was thinking. According to witnesses, the bus may have been speeding and went through a red light. Doesn't sound right for an operator with all those years of experience.

After looking at some of the photos, the only skid marks are from the 5784 being pushed sideways.
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kdr3bt



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 11:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

WABC TV Channel 7 has video of this crash.

[/url]http://abc7ny.com/news/video-shows-newark-bus-crash-that-killed-driver-grandmother/1528655/
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kdr3bt



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 12:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fixed the link
Newark Bus Crash
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