One person was seriously injured when a tire smashed through the windshield of a bus in north Jersey Monday.

 

Bus parked along Route 17 in Ramsey after being struck by a tire
Bus parked along Route 17 in Ramsey after being struck by a tire (My Fox NY)
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The accident happened on Route 17 in Ramsey as the bus, operated by Pine Hill Trailways, headed for New York City Monday.

The Record reports one person was flown to a hospital by a helicopter and other passengers were taken to a hospital. The extent of their injuries is not known.

The tire came off a northbound vehicle on Route 17 near Lake Street according to Fox 5 New York. Pictures of the bus show a large hole in the front window in front of the driver at the point of impact.

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