NJ Transit Bus Driver Stabbed In Attempted Newark Busjacking
A N.J. Transit bus driver was stabbed in what is believed to be an attempted busjacking on Saturday night in Newark, sources said.
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A N.J. Transit bus driver was stabbed in what is believed to be an attempted busjacking on Saturday night in Newark, sources said.
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