Introduction to the Incident

Two MTA Q27 buses collided in Flushing on Monday, Oct. 13, leaving 19 passengers with minor injuries, officials said.
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Details of the Collision

Two occupied MTA buses collided on a rain-slicked roadway, injuring 19 people in Flushing during the morning rush on Monday.
The two MTA Q27 buses were traveling westbound on Sanford Avenue near Bowne Street when bus #8426 attempted to pass bus #8764 and rear-ended it at approximately 8:27 a.m. on Oct. 13, an NYPD spokeswoman told QNS.
Two MTA Q27 buses collided in Flushing on Monday, Oct. 13, leaving 19 passengers with minor injuries, officials said.
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Emergency Response

The FDNY received a call at 9:03 a.m. and dispatched units and EMS personnel to the scene.
Two MTA Q27 buses collided in Flushing on Monday, Oct. 13, leaving 19 passengers with minor injuries, officials said.
Photo by Ramy Mahmoud

Injuries and Damage

The FDNY said 19 civilians sustained minor injuries, 14 were transported to area hospitals and five received medical attention at the scene. There were no pedestrians injured in the crash, and there was no property damage reported. The investigation remains ongoing, the NYPD spokesperson said.

Transportation Disruptions

Q13, Q27, Q26, and Q65 buses were detoured as of midday Monday, according to the MTA.

Conclusion

The collision of two MTA Q27 buses in Flushing on Monday, Oct. 13, resulted in 19 passengers suffering minor injuries. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and the MTA has detoured several bus routes as a result of the incident.

FAQs

• Q: How many passengers were injured in the collision?
  A: 19 passengers sustained minor injuries.
• Q: Which bus routes were detoured due to the incident?
  A: Q13, Q27, Q26, and Q65 buses were detoured.
• Q: Were there any pedestrians injured in the crash?
  A: No, there were no pedestrians injured.
• Q: Is the cause of the accident known?
  A: The investigation remains ongoing.