MTA Bus Crashes Into Light Pole, Injuring Eight in Queens

An MTA Q20A bus crashed into a light pole in Flushing, Queens, early Friday morning, injuring eight people including the driver, all with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. as the bus was turning right from 57th Road onto Main Street and reportedly jumped the curb before striking the pole. Video footage from the scene shows the bus mounted on the sidewalk with significant front-end damage, and emergency crews responded promptly. The bus driver, who has been with MTA since last October, stated he misjudged the curb, with no immediate signs of medical issues or distractions contributing to the crash. The driver has been pulled from service pending investigation, with authorities reviewing internal camera footage and conducting standard post-incident testing. The investigation is ongoing, and no criminality is suspected at this time.