31 Hurt When NJ Transit Bus Crashes Into Tree: Officials

NBC 4 New York

Nearly three dozen people were hurt when the NJ Transit bus in which they were traveling crashed into a tree Monday, officials say.

The bus, which was traveling from Newark-Liberty International Airport, slammed into the tree at Wainwright Street and Lyons Avenue after noon, according to transit officials

Police said 31 people were injured in the crash; two of the victims had broken legs. All are expected to survive.

Footage captured at the scene shows several firefighters assisting passengers, some of whom are sitting on the ground wrapped in blankets.

It's not immediately clear what caused the crash.