A distressing incident unfolded in Brooklyn's Bath Beach neighborhood this morning when a transport van veered off course and collided with a tree, leading to multiple casualties. The van, which was ferrying adults with special needs, was operated by D & J Ambulette Services. According to ABC7NY, the crash occurred just before 10 a.m. on Cropsey Avenue.
At the intersection of 17th Avenue and Cropsey Avenue, the 44-year-old driver of the minivan reportedly swerved to dodge another vehicle and, in a sudden confrontation with circumstance, hit a tree. As a result of the accident, a dozen individuals sustained injuries and were transported to NYU Langone Hospital for evaluation, with one person suffering an injury to their left leg, and another bearing a cut on their head, as ABC7NY details. Meanwhile, Brooklyn News12 reported that 14 individuals were injured in the crash.
The crash resulted in several injuries and affected local infrastructure. The tree hit by the ambulette is scheduled to be removed by the New York City Parks Department. Details of the accident are still being confirmed, including the number of people injured and the cause of the crash.
Brooklyn News12 reported that all injured individuals received prompt medical attention after the incident. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash, and more information is expected as the situation develops.
