Breaking: Two People Struck by Fung Wah Bus at Manhattan Bridge

At around 11 pm this evening, a Fung Wah bus was reportedly involved in a major accident at the Bowery entrance to the Manhattan Bridge. Various scanners are reporting that two pedestrians were pinned beneath the vehicle, and later carted to the hospital in serious condition (and one likely to die). Outbound lanes are reportedly closed.

MANHATTAN: U/D MANHATTAN BRIDGE CLOSED REGARDS TO A SERIOUS MVA WITH 2 PEOPLE PINNED UNDER A BUS. BOTH IN HOSPITAL IN SERIOUS COND. #911BUFF

— 911 Operator (@911BUFF) January 8, 2013

Entrance to Manhattan Bridge from Canal and Bowery shutoff… tons of cops. Whats going on? #manhattanbridge

— Eddie Pak (@epak23) January 8, 2013

Manhattan: Manhattan Bridge Roadway at Bowery Ave. MVA with pin. 1 victim is likely to die. NYPD highway AIS req’d. Expect heavy delays NY06

— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) January 8, 2013

Manhattan bridge is shut down and the BK bridge is backed up. Thank you China Bus for hitting a pedestrian, this is all because of you

— Jeannah Ho (@jeannahho) January 8, 2013

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