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Miami-Dade transit bus hits building, causes gas leak, police say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Matthew Ablon , CBS4 Miami
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
A Miami-Dade County transit bus hit a building early Monday morning, causing a gas leak that also forced an evacuation and traffic adjustments.Miami Beach Police said it happened around 4 a.m. along the 8600 block of Harding Avenue near 86 Street. The department said the preliminary investigation re
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Key takeaway Miami Beach Police said it happened around 4 a.
Why this matters in The Miami
The incident on Harding Avenue is a stark reminder of the potential risks associated with the aging infrastructure in Miami Beach. As the area continues to grow and develop, the strain on existing buildings and roads becomes more pronounced. The fact that a transit bus was able to collide with a building and cause a gas leak raises concerns about the safety of residents and visitors in the area. Miami Beach's dense population and narrow streets can make emergency responses like this one particularly challenging. The evacuation and traffic adjustments that followed the incident will likely have a ripple effect on the daily commute of residents who rely on Harding Avenue and surrounding streets. As the investigation into the crash continues, it will be crucial to examine the role of infrastructure and transit safety in preventing such incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? A Miami-Dade County transit bus hit a building early Monday morning, causing a gas leak that also forced an evacuation and traffic adjustments.Miami Beach Police said it happened around 4 a.m. along the 8600 block of Harding Avenue near 86 Street. The department said the preliminary investigation re
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