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NYPD: MTA bus driver who slammed into subway support suffered medical episode before crash

Bus driver suffered apparent medical episode before crashing in Bronx
Bus driver suffered apparent medical episode before crashing in Bronx 00:20

NEW YORK -- The NYPD confirmed the driver of the MTA bus that slammed into a subway support column in the Bronx on Thursday had an apparent medical episode, which caused the crash. 

It happened at around 8:15 a.m. in the West Farms section on Boston Road. 

First responders said they treated the driver for cardiac arrest. She was hospitalized and remained there on Friday. 

Twelve passengers were treated for minor injuries. 

Officials said there was no structural damage to the elevated subway. 

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