A daunting scene unfolded within the Bronx Monday afternoon as panicked passengers cried out in concern aboard a Bx6 bus that misplaced management in Longwood, slamming into a number of automobiles over a five-block stretch earlier than coming to a cease simply earlier than a significant intersection.
Cops say the bus driver reported dropping management as she approached Cauldwell Ave. close to the Forest Homes at round 2 p.m. Monday afternoon. The bus, No. 1040, collided with at the very least one automotive close to the intersection of 163rd St. and Tinton Ave. and continued touring greater than a block earlier than coming to a cease shortly earlier than the intersection of Prospect Ave.
An MTA Bx6 bus misplaced management within the Bronx, slamming into a number of automobiles over a five-block stretch earlier than coming to a cease simply earlier than a significant intersection, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. (Barry Williams / New York Every day Information)
“It started going a little bit speedy,” he added, “She [the driver] had to crash to slow the bus down.”
MTA workers are pictured inside a bus that crashed on E. 163rd St. close to Prospect Ave. within the Bronx on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. (Barry Williams/ New York Every day Information)
The person was sitting close to the again of the bus when the collision occurred. Video he shot on his telephone exhibits him gripping the handrail as one other passenger may be heard shouting, “Oh my God!”
The video exhibits the bus persevering with to journey down 163rd at velocity for many of the block between Union Ave. and Prospect Ave., coming to a halt proper earlier than the intersection.
With passengers lined as much as exit the bus by the rear door, the passenger who shot the video may be seen hopping right down to the road by means of a window.
“That was crazy,” a voice may be heard saying.
What the f–okay, bro?”
A automotive hit by an MTA bus is pictured at Tinton Ave. and E. 163rd St. within the Bronx on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. (Barry Williams/ New York Every day Information)
Police stated the bus driver and 6 others had been transported to a close-by hospital with minor accidents.
The MTA didn’t instantly touch upon the upkeep historical past of bus No. 1040 Monday afternoon. A spokesman stated the incident remained underneath investigation.
with Colin Mixon
A automotive hit by an MTA bus is pictured at Tinton Ave. and E. 163rd St. within the Bronx on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. (Barry Williams/ New York Every day Information)
