Runnemede, NJ (November 14, 2024) – More than a dozen people were hurt when a bus carrying military personnel collided with a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike in Runnemede, Camden County, on Wednesday afternoon, November 13.
The crash happened in the northbound lanes of the highway just south of Interchange 3 around 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The bus appears to have been hit from behind by the tractor-trailer, and local news footage showed a number of police, firefighters, and medics on the scene.
New Jersey State Police troopers said that 13 people were injured, including a truck driver and 12 people on the bus with military personnel. However, there was no word on the conditions of those hurt. Officers are still investigating the cause of the collision, but no further details have been reported in the interim.
Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their families in hopes of their full recovery.
Bus Accidents in New Jersey
More incidents involving large trucks and buses have recently been reported in New Jersey. In fact, data show that, over the last decade, there was a nearly 51% increase in injuries from commercial vehicle crashes in New Jersey. New Jersey Transit is the primary transportation company that provides services to the residents of New Jersey. Unfortunately, the organization reported more than 260 bus crashes in one recent year alone from approximately 2,500 buses on our roadways and 870 routes.
If you or a loved one is injured in a municipal bus accident, a myriad of parties may be held accountable. Regardless of the details surrounding a bus crash, victims and their families require the assistance of a Philadelphia lawyer to ascertain who will be responsible for compensating their injuries and other damages. Whether a juvenile is riding a school bus or an adult is using city transportation, passengers rely on the driver, firm, and other responsible parties to safely transport them from one location to another. The last thing that passengers anticipate is being involved in a bus crash. Regrettably, these incidents still occur, and victims must be prepared for the aftermath.
It’s essential that you consult a caring and assertive Runnemede bus accident attorney when you have been hurt or when a loved one is killed in an accident involving a bus or any other type of commercial vehicle. Here at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys, our team is ready to help you after a tragic accident has turned your life upside-down.
Our firm will be here for you every step of the way, prepared to explain anything unclear or help you through the nuances of state law and procedures for personal injury claims in the Garden State and beyond. As you and your family navigate this challenging time, know you have the full support of our compassionate legal team at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys in Philadelphia. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries or other damages in a car accident across our state, please call our bus accident lawyers at 1-800-905-3425 to start working right away on your claim.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social media platforms, as well as eyewitness accounts, about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
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