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- Authorities say a stolen car crashed into a public bus in Brooklyn, sending six people to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries
- Police say the driver of the car — a 2019 Cadillac — was arrested on auto theft, reckless endangerment and other charges
- It happened around 12:30 a.m. on Pennsylvania and Blake avenues, near the East New York neighborhood
A stolen car crashed into an MTA bus in Brooklyn, sending six people to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries early Saturday, autorities say.
Police say the driver of the car — a 2019 Cadillac — was arrested on auto theft, reckless endangerment and other charges. They didn't immediately release the driver's name.
It happened around 12:30 a.m. on Pennsylvania and Blake avenues, near the East New York neighborhood.
NYC Transit President Andy Byford says the stolen car hit the bus.
Firefighters say one person suffered a serious but not life-threatening injury, and five others had minor injuries.
"I am grateful that in this case the driver and customers were not seriously injured despite the outrageous conduct of the perpetrator whose stolen vehicle hit our bus," Byford said in a statement.
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"This incident highlights the range of challenging situations that are faced by bus operators," he added. "They do a remarkable job ensuring the safety of our riders."
