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Shuttle Bus Crash Injures 13, Reopens Terminal B Roadway

8/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Port Authority Police closed Terminal B Level 3 roadway after a shuttle bus struck a concrete barrier.
Thirteen people were injured, three seriously and ten with minor injuries.
All injured were taken to area hospitals for evaluation and treatment.
Level 3 roadway reopened around 8:30 a.m. after debris removal.
Investigators have not disclosed why the shuttle jumped the curb and hit the wall.

History

Historical Context

On Feb 16 1996, a MARC commuter train in Silver Spring, Maryland, ran past an approach signal and struck Amtrak’s Capitol Limited, killing 11 people. The NTSB found the crew ignored the signal and exceeded the 55 mph limit, traveling about 70 mph. The crash spurred the first federal passenger-car safety standards and revised operating rules for U.S. railroads.

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Story summary

Port Authority Police closed Terminal B Level 3 roadway after a shuttle bus struck a concrete barrier.
Thirteen people were injured, three seriously and ten with minor injuries.
All injured were taken to area hospitals for evaluation and treatment.
Level 3 roadway reopened around 8:30 a.m. after debris removal.
Investigators have not disclosed why the shuttle jumped the curb and hit the wall.

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