{"id":282725,"date":"2026-06-30T20:08:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T20:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/282725\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T20:08:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T20:08:12","slug":"2-dead-several-others-hurt-as-bus-overturns-on-long-island-expressway-in-new-york-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/282725\/","title":{"rendered":"2 dead, several others hurt as bus overturns on Long Island Expressway in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two people were killed and at least 20 others were hurt when a bus overturned and crossed into oncoming traffic along the Long Island Expressway in New York, according to authorities.<\/p>\n

2 dead, several others hurt as bus overturns on Long Island Expressway in New York (Video: CNN Newsource via WABC)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Emergency crews responded to the scene on Monday night around 11:40 p.m. after the bus hit two cars, as well as the center divider, and then overturned before hitting two other cars.<\/p>\n

The bus driver and a passenger were pronounced dead, while dozens of passengers suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious. Many of the wounded were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, with officials aying a driver who as in oncoming traffic is in critical condition. <\/p>\n

Authorities did not immediately identify the bus driver and passenger by name, pending notification of their families.<\/p>\n

Citing unnamed sources, WABC<\/a> reported that the driver “has seven prior arrests, including for burglary, sexual abuse and forcible touching.” He was also registered level 2 sex offender, per the media outlet. <\/p>\n

The crash forced the closure of portions of the Long Island Expressway for several hours as first responders treated people at the scene and investigators collected evidence.<\/p>\n

The National Transportation Safety Board announced it is working with the New York Police Department to determine what caused the crash.<\/p>\n

The investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n

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