An employee shuttle bus crashed into a concrete barrier at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey early Monday morning, leaving 13 people injured and temporarily disrupting traffic near Terminal B, as reported by Fox News.
The crash occurred shortly after 3 a.m. on the Terminal B Departures Level 3 roadway, according to local reports.
Three people suffered serious injuries, while 10 others sustained minor injuries. None of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening.
Multiple people were hurt Monday morning when a shuttle bus at Newark's Liberty Airport crashed into a concrete wall. https://t.co/Ep9oLDuVf8
— KYMA (@KYMA11) August 31, 2026
The circumstances surrounding the crash remained under investigation Monday morning. Authorities had not released information about what caused the shuttle bus to strike the barrier.
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Video obtained by Fox News Digital showed the damaged shuttle bus stopped against the concrete barrier following the collision.
The crash resulted in damage to the front portion of the vehicle, while windows and other glass were broken.
Police tape was placed around the area as emergency personnel responded to the scene and assisted those injured in the crash.
The injured passengers were transported to area hospitals for evaluation and treatment, according to WABC-TV.
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The collision also affected traffic patterns at the airport. Authorities closed the Terminal B Departures Level 3 roadway while crews worked to clear debris and address the scene.
The Port Authority Police Department instructed passengers departing from Terminal B to use Level 2 for drop-offs because of police activity connected to the crash.
The incident comes as Newark Liberty International Airport continues to handle heavy passenger and employee traffic, making disruptions on terminal roadways particularly significant for travelers arriving for early morning flights.
Details about the shuttle bus, including its operator and what led up to the crash, had not been publicly released in the initial reports.
Authorities have not released the cause of the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
The crash was reported Monday, August 31, 2026.
Emergency crews responded to the airport after the collision, and the roadway closure remained in place as officials and cleanup crews dealt with the aftermath.
Travelers using Terminal B were advised to follow instructions from airport and law enforcement personnel while the affected roadway was being cleared.
Newark Liberty International Airport is one of the major airports serving the New York metropolitan area.
The airport is located in Newark, New Jersey, and is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
For those heading to Terminal B Monday morning, the immediate issue was straightforward: the normal upper-level drop-off route was temporarily unavailable, and passengers were directed to Level 2 instead.
Officials had not indicated that the crash posed a continuing threat to travelers, and the reported injuries were not considered life-threatening.
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Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision as they work to determine why the employee shuttle bus struck the concrete barrier.
Further information about the crash, including its cause and whether any additional factors contributed to the collision, had not been released as of the initial report.
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