Thirteen Down At Terminal B!

Ambulance at night with paramedics attending a patient — Photo: Matt Gush / Shutterstock

Before sunrise at Newark Airport, a shuttle bus slammed into a wall near Terminal B, sending thirteen people to the hospital, three with serious injuries.

Story Snapshot

Thirteen people were injured when a shuttle bus hit a wall near Terminal B.
Three victims suffered serious injuries; all were taken to nearby hospitals.
The crash happened around 3 to 4 a.m. on the Level 3 departures roadway.
Officials began an investigation into what led to the early morning crash.

What Happened Outside Terminal B

Airport officials said an employee shuttle bus crashed on the Terminal B Departures Level 3 roadway in the early hours of Monday. Initial reports placed the time around 3 a.m., with updates citing about 3:45 a.m. as responders reached the scene. Reporters at the airport said the bus struck a fixed structure near the departures area. Police and medics moved quickly to secure the road and treat the injured as traffic built on upper levels.

ABC7 New York reported that thirteen people were hurt when the bus hit a wall, and three suffered serious injuries, though officials did not describe any life-threatening conditions at that time. Fox 5 New York added that the crash occurred outside Terminal B on the Level 3 departures roadway. Everyone injured was transported to hospitals for evaluation and care, a standard step after a bus crash with multiple patients.

How Officials Are Responding Now

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey manages Newark Liberty International Airport and typically leads post-crash coordination with police and medical teams. Investigators will review driver statements, duty logs, camera footage, and the shuttle’s maintenance records to narrow possible causes, following common transit investigation practices. Crews also check the crash site for skid marks, barrier damage, and any contributing road hazards that could inform safety fixes.

Early injury counts at airport crashes can change as more patients are checked and moved. Local outlets often report slightly different times or details in the first hours until a single, formal incident report is released. That pattern appeared here as well, with timing and exact impact descriptions aligning as outlets updated their stories through the morning. Officials generally release firmer findings after evidence reviews and any toxicology or mechanical testing are complete.

Why This Matters Beyond One Crash

Airport roadways concentrate buses, cars, and pedestrians in tight loops with ramps, merges, and fast turns. That setup raises the odds of a crash causing multiple injuries at once, even at low speeds. Safety groups point to clear signage, strict speed control, and frequent vehicle checks as ways to cut risk. Transit guidance also stresses training for drivers who run repeated routes in crowded terminal zones before dawn and late at night.

🚨 BREAKING: At least 13 people were injured, including 3 seriously, after a shuttle bus crashed into a wall at Newark Liberty International Airport.

The crash outside Terminal B caused roadway closures and more than a dozen flight delays. pic.twitter.com/9oeal9vQeN

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For travelers and workers, the larger concern is simple: basic systems should work without putting people in harm’s way. Whether you worry about waste or about neglect, both sides can agree that public agencies must keep vehicles safe and roads well-marked. Transparent findings, quick fixes to hazards, and steady follow-up help rebuild trust. After the Newark crash, the test will be whether investigators share clear answers and move fast on any changes they recommend.