Brooklyn, NY (October 21, 2026) – Eleven people were hurt when an MTA bus and a private ambulance collided on the eastbound Belt Parkway near Exit 15 on Wednesday evening.
According to reports, the two vehicles came together just after 5:30 p.m., snarling part of the busy parkway during the evening commute. Authorities said FDNY crews responded and treated people at the scene. One person had moderate injuries, ten had minor injuries, and a final person declined to be taken to a hospital.
Emergency responders took ten of the injured to area hospitals, according to reports. The MTA confirmed that one of its buses was involved but released no further information. Officials have not said what caused the crash, and no determination of fault has been announced. Any early account of how two vehicles ended up colliding on a limited-access parkway remains preliminary while the investigation continues.
We hope those injured are able to make a full recovery.
What are your rights after a bus or vehicle crash in New York?
New York is a no-fault state, and that shapes how an injury claim begins after a crash like this one. Under Insurance Law §5102(d), your own no-fault benefits pay for initial medical bills and a share of lost wages no matter who caused the collision. A passenger hurt on a public bus follows a different path than a private driver, and short notice deadlines can apply when a public agency is involved, so the calendar matters from the first day. Bus riders, people inside the ambulance, and other motorists caught in the same collision may each have a separate claim to pursue.
No-fault coverage runs out at a point. When injuries meet New York’s “serious injury” threshold, an injured person can step outside the no-fault system and bring a negligence claim against whoever caused the crash. Winning that claim means showing that a driver or company failed to use reasonable care and that the failure caused the harm. An experienced NYC car accident lawyer can untangle which drivers, companies, or agencies may be responsible and what each layer of insurance is actually worth.
Two broad categories of compensation may be available to someone hurt in a New York crash:
- Economic Compensation: Covers measurable financial losses such as hospital bills, ongoing medical treatment, physical therapy, lost wages, and reduced future earning capacity.
- Non-Economic Compensation: Accounts for less tangible impacts like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Injured in a New York accident? The NYC car accident lawyers at Keith D. Silverstein & Associates have recovered millions for injured New Yorkers. Call 212-385-1444 for a free consultation to explore your compensation options.
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