Bus Crash on Main Street

A NYC Q102 bus crashed into the column outside of the Main Street Video store last night. Roosevelt Island 360 reports that the accident occurred at approximately 10 P.M. The image is from Roosevelt Island 10044.

Roosevelt Island Public Safety reports:

Vehicle Accident- f/o 544 Main Street the Q 102 MTA Bus struck a concrete Pillar and knocked it down. Three passengers suffered minor injuries, refused medical attention. Driver was not injured, however he was transported to the Hospital for observation. UA manager notified. RIOC, PSD, MTA, NYPD, EMS all on scene.

UPDATE 11:50 A.M. - RIOC President Steve Shane reports that:

The ceiling collapse is only cosmetic on the outside. The column itself was not structural. The NYC Buildings Department was here and inspected and found no cause for structural concern (which would have resulted in an evacuation). No residents have been displaced.