MORE than 80 people have been injured after a city bus collided with a sightseeing tour bus toward the end of the rush hour commute.
A double-decker Topview tour bus rear-ended a New York City transit bus on Thursday evening just after 7pm.
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The FDNY has responded to the scene and confirmed that about 81 people have been injured, though an exact number has not yet been confirmed.
Deputy Chief Kevin Murphy said 18 passengers from both buses were being taken to hospitals.
FDNY and EMS officials are evaluating another 63 patients at the scene.
None of the injuries are life-threatening, Murphy said.
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Many of the injuries are cuts, bruises, suspected fractures, and head and neck injuries, he said.
FDNY officials also said that both buses appeared to be at full capacity.
It is unclear what may have caused the crash.
Murphy also said the driver of the tour bus has been taken to the hospital to be evaluated.
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Video from the scene showed firefighters helping victims to safety.
One man appeared to have his bloodied arm bandaged up, while another woman was seen walking with assistance while limping.
Multiple young children were also spotted at the scene.
During the FDNY's press conference held at around 9pm, the mangled front of the Topview bus and back of the MTA bus could be seen with shattered windows.
Murphy said that first responders had to use ropes and ladders to get to victims as the crash impacted the busses' exits.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to the MTA, Topview, and the FDNY for comment.
New Yorkers can expect delays to MTA bus service while officials respond to the scene.
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