Motorcycle, 3 buses crash in Lincoln Tunnel

WEEHAWKEN, N.J. (AP) — Officials are working to reopen the center tube of the Lincoln Tunnel hours after a crash involving a motorcycle and three buses.

Port Authority spokeswoman Jennifer Friedberg says the crash happened around 7:25 a.m., about three-quarters of the way toward Manhattan in the tunnel that connects New Jersey and New York City. The accident is under investigation.

The New York City Fire Department says the motorcycle rider was taken to Bellevue Hospital in very bad shape. The FDNY says there are also about 30 other injuries, but none are life-threatening. About half the injured were sent to hospitals.

Port Authority police are having traffic behind the crash site back up to the New Jersey side of the tunnel.

There are extensive traffic delays because only two lanes are open.