Southwest Miami-Dade, FL (February 7, 2020) - Two people were taken to a local hospital after a bus crashed into a bus stop at a park near Southwest Miami-Dade. The crash happened around 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 6th.
According to police and fire rescue units, a Miami-Dade Transit bus left the roadway and crashed through a fence at the Brothers to the Rescue Park. The bus collided with a bus stop after breaking through the fence. There were no passengers aboard the bus at the time of the collision. Two patients were transported to Kendall Regional Medical Center. One of the patients was transported as a trauma alert. The bus driver was not hurt in the crash.
There is no word on the cause of the collision at this time.
This year, there will be about 250,000 injury crashes reported in Florida. Being involved in an injury accident is likely something that you have never had to face before. It is natural to feel anxious and concerned about your future. During this time, you may experience physical pain, psychological trauma, and emotional distress as a result of your crash. You may be unable to work or earn money, and your road to recovery can seem endless. We hope that those affected by this crash make a complete recovery from their injuries.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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