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New Jersey State Police responded to the crash at 7:39 p.m. near milepost 170.5 in Montvale, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan. A preliminary investigation found that the bus, driven by a 44-year-old Lakewood man, veered off the right side of the roadway and overturned, authorities said.
Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali confirmed the bus was headed to New York when it crashed.
Fifteen people were injured, including the driver, who sustained moderate injuries, police said. A juvenile passenger suffered serious injuries, and 13 other juveniles sustained minor injuries, according to State Police.
Footage from the scene, showing the overturned bus and emergency responders, was shared on Instagram by Monsey Scoop.
All lanes were temporarily closed as first responders worked to assist passengers and clear the wreckage, NJDOT reported. The crash remains under investigation.
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