
In an unusual and potentially hazardous event, an MTA bus was left precariously dangling over a Bronx street after crashing through a retaining wall this morning. The incident, occurring in the Spuyten Duyvil section, had the front end of the bus suspended a dozen feet above the ground on Kappock St. near Henry Hudson Parkway, according to reports from NY Daily News. Officials have stated that the bus was empty of passengers at the time, and the driver, while shaken, was not physically harmed during the unexpected crash.
Shortly after the incident, MTA spokesman Aaron Donovan elaborated on the situation, saying that the cause of the crash is "under investigation." Meanwhile, FDNY first responders worked diligently to safely retrieve the uninjured bus driver, affirming that thankfully, no injuries were reported. Fire officials continued to secure the scene well into the late morning, as described in statements obtained by NY Daily News.
Adding to the details of the precarious scene, further coverage from ABC 7 confirmed that the BxM1 bus not only broke through the guardrail, but also had at least one wheel hanging over the edge of the overpass. The resulting debris scattered upon Kappock Street below, necessitating additional clean-up operations. The unique nature of the incident attracted substantial attention, with authorities present at the scene, ensuring everyone's safety while also working to secure the vehicle.
The bus, later secured by crews who planned to anchor it with a heavy-duty cable to pull it back to safety, did not carry any customers during the time of the crash, emphasizing a silver lining in what could have been a far more calamitous event. ABC 7 reported that the driver, though part of this distressing situation, thankfully walked away without injury. As the situation unfolds and investigation into the exact cause begins, all information points towards an extraordinary escape from what could easily have been a disaster.