A tragic accident occurred on Friday when a tour bus carrying over 50 people rolled over on a highway in Upstate New York. The crash resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals, including one child, and left many others injured.
The bus was traveling on Interstate 90, part of the New York State Thruway, as it made its way from Niagara Falls to New York City. The incident took place in Pembroke, approximately 30 miles east of Buffalo. According to state police, the majority of the passengers were of Asian descent, including groups from China, India, and the Philippines.
Witnesses reported that the bus lost control while moving at full speed. The driver, who survived the crash, lost control and the bus veered into the median before flipping over. Many passengers were trapped inside the wreckage and required rescue, while others were thrown from the bus as it rolled across the highway and ended up on its side in a ditch.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and the highway was closed in both directions, leading to significant traffic delays. An investigation has been launched by the National Transportation Safety Board to determine the cause of the accident. The driver is cooperating with authorities, and police are in contact with the bus company involved.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her condolences on social media, confirming the loss of five lives in this tragic event. All 51 passengers on board, not counting the driver, sustained some form of injury, highlighting the severity of the incident.
As the summer vacation season comes to a close, this accident has cast a shadow over many travelers. Authorities continue to gather information as they investigate this heartbreaking crash.
