Authorities: 3rd person dies in New Jersey bus-car collision
Authorities say a third person has died from injuries suffered when a New Jersey Transit bus and a car collided near Atlantic City yesterday afternoon.
The Press of Atlantic City reports the 17-year-old girl died at the hospital Monday night, several hours after the crash occurred in Pleasantville, N.J. just west of A.C. Authorities say the girl and the two others killed in the crash were all passengers in the car.
The car was northbounbd on Franklin Boulevard when it swerved for unknown reasons and struck the bus. The car then flipped around but remained upright.
Five people were in the car, including two people who remain hospitalized. About 10 people were on the bus.
NJ Transit officials say the bus driver and two passengers suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City closes
The beloved boardwalk amusement park will close Sunday night after generations of anchoring the vacation scene for families from Philadelphia and southern New Jersey.
9 hours ago
Atlantic City mayor and his wife plead not guilty to beating their daughter
Mayor Marty Small Sr. and La’Quetta Small, who oversee a half-billion dollars in taxpayer money, were indicted last month on child endangerment and other charges.
4 days ago
Stevie Wonder, Chinatown Night Market and the Scrapple and Apple Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Oct. 10–13: OURfest in Philly, Atlantic City Comedy Festival in New Jersey and Diamond State Black Film Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
4 days ago
Listen 5:26