New Jersey Transit bus crashes into office building in New Jersey borough Leonia

A New Jersey Transit (NJT) training bus was involved in a collision with an office building in Leonia, New Jersey, on Wednesday morning around 8:50 a.m.

The accident occurred at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Fort Lee Road. The bus, clearly marked with two prominent "Student Driver" signs, was not in regular passenger service and carried only two NJT employees at the time of the incident. 

Preliminary reports indicate that neither employee sustained serious injuries, though both were transported to a local hospital for evaluation of minor aches and pains. 

The exact circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation by the Leonia Police Department and NJT's internal safety team. Initial speculation focuses on possible driver error, mechanical failure, or a combination of factors. Investigators will examine the bus's onboard computer systems for data on speed, braking, and steering inputs prior to the impact. 

Witness statements are also being gathered, and the building's structural integrity is being assessed by engineers to determine the extent of the damage and the necessary repairs. 

The scene was quickly secured and traffic diversions implemented to manage the disruption caused by the accident. This incident highlights the ongoing importance of rigorous driver training programs within NJT and the necessity of regular safety inspections for all vehicles in the fleet. The full extent of the damages – both to the building and the bus – is still being evaluated; a financial cost estimate is expected in the coming days.



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