Scene at the Port Authority right now due accident (per @NJTRANSIT) or “police activity”, per PABT announcement. pic.twitter.com/WqIew37urW — Christopher G (@C_Goscinski) March 26, 2015

What's being described as a "fatal bus accident" at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan is causing "extensive delays" during the evening rush. According to an alert from the Port Authority, police are investigating a fatality "inside the facility." From their statement:

Bus Terminal staff are working to set up alternate operations, but urge customers to seek other modes of transportation if possible during this evening’s rush hour. NJ Transit is cross honoring this evening for bus passengers that are able to take the train to get home. For up-to-the-minute updates on conditions at the bus terminal and at other Port Authority facilities, motorists are encouraged to sign up for Port Authority alerts at http://www.paalerts.com/.

Details remain vague as of 6:30 p.m., but some witnesses believe a man was hit by a bus, and there is no bus traffic in or out of the terminal at this time. An FDNY spokesman tells us the Port Authority police have reported a possible DOA at the location, but at this time the FDNY has not confirmed that the individual was struck by a bus. (The FDNY press team probably has their hands full right now.)

Apparently someone got run over at Port Authority Bus Terminal and they're shutting down the entire building with all commuters still inside — Andrew Vazzano (@AVSNY) March 26, 2015 body of man hit by bus at Port Authority is still on the ground. Many cops are there. traffic is at a standstill. — B.L. Ochman (@whatsnext) March 26, 2015

We'll update as more information becomes available.

