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Police: Chain-reaction bus crash on Turnpike sends nearly 40 people to the hospital

State police say two buses were heading northbound when one rear-ended the other. Three cars traveling behind them also crashed.

News 12 Staff

May 5, 2025, 8:08 AM

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Nearly 40 people were taken to the hospital after two buses collided on the New Jersey Turnpike, triggering a chain-reaction crash.

New Jersey State Police say the crash happened in Burlington County a little before 1 p.m. Sunday.

State police say the two buses were heading northbound when one rear-ended the other. Three cars traveling behind them also crashed.

A total of 39 passengers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

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