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Dozens Injured in Bus, Fire Truck Collision in the Bronx

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  • Almost two dozen people were injured, including firefighters, when a bus and a fire truck collided in the Bronx Friday afternoon
  • A total of 23 people had minor injuries, the FDNY said, including five firefighters
  • Fire officials say, the accident, which took place on the corner of Webster Avenue and E. 175th Street was reported around 12:12 p.m.

Almost two dozen people were injured, including firefighters, when a bus and a fire truck collided in the Bronx Friday afternoon.

A total of 26 people had minor injuries, the FDNY said, including five firefighters. Two dozen of the injured were taken to area hospitals. 

According to fire officials, the accident, which took place on the corner of Webster Avenue and E. 175th Street was reported around 12:12 p.m.

The fire truck was responding to an EMS run when it collided with the MTA bus. 

The MTA said the accident is currently under investigation. 

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