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Fatigue and speed a deadly combination

Federal officials recently cracked down on several low-cost bus companies operating from Chinatown in Manhattan, prompting the closure of 26 bus lines. This crackdown comes on the heels of numerous crashes involving bus companies from Chinatown, the deadliest of which occurred in 2011.

New Haven City Bus Accident Results in Numerous Injuries

New Haven residents may recall hearing of a recent accident between a city bus and a truck that injured 22 people, five of whom required hospitalization. A truck rear-ended the CT Transit city bus, heading to downtown New Haven and carrying 29 people, during a Monday morning rush hour.