06/17/15 COARC Bus Accident in Greenport
Columbia County 911 dispatched the Greenport Fire Department and Greenport Rescue at 7:09am for a report that a COARC bus that ran off the roadway on Route 9G near Olana in the Town of Greenport.
The New York State Police were immediately on the scene. Greenport Police assisted at the scene.
The bus reportedly carried seven passengers who were not injured. The bus driver was reported to have suffered a medical condition and was transported to CMH in Hudson by Greenport Rescue.
A helicopter, LifeNet 71 was placed on stand by but was not needed.
A utility pole was struck and National Grid was notified.
Route 9G was closed between the Rip Van Winkle Bridge and Route 14 during the incident.
Greenport Firefighters were back in service at 10:08am.
Click for video by Lance Wheeler.
Columbia County 911 dispatched the Greenport Fire Department and Greenport Rescue at 7:09am for a report that a COARC bus that ran off the roadway on Route 9G near Olana in the Town of Greenport.
The New York State Police were immediately on the scene. Greenport Police assisted at the scene.
The bus reportedly carried seven passengers who were not injured. The bus driver was reported to have suffered a medical condition and was transported to CMH in Hudson by Greenport Rescue.
A helicopter, LifeNet 71 was placed on stand by but was not needed.
A utility pole was struck and National Grid was notified.
Route 9G was closed between the Rip Van Winkle Bridge and Route 14 during the incident.
Greenport Firefighters were back in service at 10:08am.
Click for video by Lance Wheeler.
Photos by Lance Wheeler