NEWARK, N.J. – Police activity shut down a major Terminal B roadway at Newark Liberty International Airport Monday morning after an employee shuttle bus crashed into a concrete wall, leaving 13 people injured.
The crash happened just after 3 a.m. on the Terminal B Departures Level 3 roadway, according to ABC7 New York. The shuttle reportedly jumped a curb before striking the wall.
Thirteen people were injured, including three who suffered serious injuries. None of those injuries were believed to be life-threatening, while the remaining 10 people suffered minor injuries.
Police Close Terminal B Level 3 After Crash
The Port Authority Police Department closed the Departures Level 3 roadway while officers investigated the crash and crews worked around the damaged shuttle.
Departing Terminal B passengers were being directed to use Level 2 for drop-offs instead, creating an important change for travelers arriving at the airport during the Monday morning rush.
- Thirteen people were injured when the employee shuttle bus struck a concrete wall at Terminal B.
- Three people suffered serious injuries, although none were believed to be life-threatening.
- Terminal B Departures Level 3 was closed, with departing passengers being directed to Level 2.
The shutdown came as Newark Liberty International Airport was already dealing with previously scheduled roadway work. Airport officials had warned motorists about temporary traffic holds Monday as equipment was removed from airport roadways.
There is no indication that the scheduled roadway work played any role in the shuttle crash.
Is Newark Airport Terminal B closed?
No. The reported closure affects the Terminal B Departures Level 3 roadway rather than the entire terminal. Passengers departing from Terminal B were being directed to use Level 2 for drop-offs.
Thirteen Taken for Treatment After Shuttle Hits Wall
The crash sent all 13 injured people to area hospitals, according to published reports. Three were described as seriously injured, but authorities said those injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
Ten others suffered minor injuries.
The identities of the driver and injured passengers had not been released Monday morning.
Investigators also had not announced what caused the shuttle to jump the curb and strike the concrete barrier. No information was immediately available about possible citations or charges.
What caused the Newark Airport shuttle bus crash?
The cause remains under investigation. Authorities had not announced why the shuttle left the roadway and struck the concrete wall.
Travelers Face Terminal B Traffic Changes
Anyone heading to Terminal B Monday morning should allow additional time and pay close attention to airport traffic directions as the police investigation continues.
The airport’s official roadway advisory also warns of separate minor traffic holds from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday for equipment removal, along with additional construction-related activity through Sept. 11.
Those planned traffic modifications are separate from the police response to Monday morning’s crash.
How many people were hurt in the Newark Airport crash?
Thirteen people were injured. Three suffered serious but reportedly non-life-threatening injuries, while the other 10 sustained minor injuries.
The duration of the Level 3 closure was not immediately clear. Travelers should check Newark Liberty International Airport for current roadway conditions before heading to Terminal B.
Sources: ABC7 New York; Newark Liberty International Airport; Newark Airport roadway advisories; 511nj.org
