New Jersey – October 26, 2026. An NJ Transit bus carrying 56 passengers was struck by a vehicle on the Garden State Parkway Sunday morning, leaving one person with minor injuries, according to transit officials.
The accident occurred on October 25 at approximately 10:25 a.m. while the bus was traveling north on the highway.
Driver Loses Control and Strikes Bus
According to NJ Transit, the driver of another vehicle lost control during a separate crash and struck the passenger bus.
The bus was operating on Route 319, traveling toward the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City via Toms River.
At the time of the collision, 56 passengers were on board.
Officials confirmed that one person sustained minor injuries but did not require transportation to a hospital.
Passengers Transferred to Another Bus
Following the collision, the damaged NJ Transit bus was removed from the scene by a tow truck.
Passengers were accommodated on the next available bus so they could continue their journeys.
NJ Transit did not immediately release additional details about the driver involved in the collision or the extent of the damage to the bus.
Investigation Into the Accident
The incident highlights the potential dangers of secondary collisions on busy highways, where drivers losing control can endanger other vehicles and passengers.
Authorities have not released further information about the circumstances of the initial crash.
Despite the number of passengers aboard, only one minor injury was reported.
Source: News 12 New Jersey, October 26, 2026.
By NJ RADAR Team