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Shuttle Bus Crashes Into Barrier at Newark Airport, 13 Hospitalized

Terminal B’s Level 3 departures were closed for police activity, redirecting drop-offs to Level 2 as investigators examine the crash.

Overview

  • An employee shuttle bus struck a concrete barrier on Terminal B’s Level 3 departures roadway early Monday, and 13 people were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
  • Authorities reported three people with serious injuries and ten with minor injuries, and officials said none were believed to be life‑threatening.
  • Port Authority Police closed the Level 3 departures roadway for police activity and instructed that Terminal B passenger drop-offs use Level 2 while debris is cleared.
  • Video and on-scene accounts show the shuttle’s front end crumpled against the barrier with shattered glass, indicating a high-impact collision.
  • The Port Authority Police are conducting an active investigation and have not released a cause, and airport officials say overall flight operations remain in service.