The crash occurred at about 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17 on bus route 508 at Atlantic and Chelsea avenues in Atlantic City, according to Jim Smith, a NJ Transit spokesman.
The bus was stopped when it was struck from behind, Smith said.
Twelve people were on board.
Five riders plus the driver claimed minor injuries and were taken to the hospital, Smith said.
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