New York, NY — Two women were injured when they were hit by a charter bus in Hell’s Kitchen in New York City on Monday, July 14, 2014. The accident took place at the intersection of 10th Avenue and West 47th Street.
The women, Spanish tourists who were vacationing in New York, were crossing the street when the accident occurred. One of the woman had her leg pinned beneath the bus’s front, driver-side wheel.
Passersby tried consoling the women as an ambulance was called to the scene. The two women were taken to New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Doctors believe they may have to amputate the woman’s leg.
According to reports, the bus driver had the right-of-way, and charges will not be pressed against him.
The names of the women have not been released.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
Reports say that the bus driver had the right-of-way. That may very well be the case, but having the light doesn’t exempt anyone from watching the road ahead of them, and avoiding accidents whenever possible. While police have said that criminal charges won’t be brought against the driver, that doesn’t necessarily exclude the possibility of civil charges being brought against him. When it comes to motorists vs. pedestrians, an attempt to avoid an accident always has to be made.
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