URGENT UPDATE: An MTA bus driver is recovering after her bus crashed into a storefront deli in Yonkers, New York, earlier today. The incident occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m. at the intersection of Warburton Avenue and Ashburton Avenue, leaving the driver with minor injuries.
Upon arrival, emergency responders found the bus had collided with the deli’s storefront, also damaging two parked vehicles. Fortunately, there were no passengers on board at the time, and the driver was promptly transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Authorities are currently assessing the structural integrity of the deli as crews work to secure the site. In the meantime, Warburton Avenue between Ashburton Avenue and Wells Avenue is closed to traffic until further notice.
The MTA confirmed that the bus operates on a route serving the Bronx, having just departed an MTA depot in Yonkers prior to the crash. Investigators are now working to determine the cause of this alarming incident, although details are still emerging.
Residents and commuters in the area are urged to seek alternative routes as cleanup efforts continue. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
