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New York: two killed and 20 injured in Long Island Expressway crash

New York: two killed and 20 injured in Long Island Expressway crash

Summary

A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, New York, killed two people and injured 20 others. The accident involved a coach bus and multiple vehicles and is now being investigated by federal authorities.

Key Facts

  • The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. on Monday night.
  • A westbound coach bus hit another vehicle near exit 16 in Queens.
  • The bus then flipped over the median and struck more cars going eastbound.
  • The bus driver and one passenger died at the scene.
  • One other driver is in critical condition, and three others are stable.
  • All other bus passengers were taken to hospitals in stable condition.
  • About 79 fire and emergency workers responded to the accident.
  • The Long Island Expressway was closed briefly but reopened by Tuesday afternoon.
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