Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash, which occurred while the bus was returning from Niagara Falls.
**Tragic Tour Bus Accident Claims Five Lives in New York**
**Tragic Tour Bus Accident Claims Five Lives in New York**
A devastating tour bus crash on the New York State Thruway has left five individuals dead, with most victims being international tourists.
Five people tragically lost their lives in a tour bus accident on the New York State Thruway, according to the New York State Police. The bus, carrying 52 passengers back to New York City from Niagara Falls—an iconic tourist destination near the US-Canada border—reportedly lost control and overturned. Most of the victims are believed to be tourists from India, China, and the Philippines. New York Governor Kathy Hochul is coordinating local officials' efforts to assist the injured and support the affected families.
The crash, which took place approximately 30 miles east of Buffalo, prompted a rapid response from ambulances and medical helicopters. While initial reports mentioned a child among the deceased, police later clarified that this was not the case. The ages of the passengers ranged from one to 74 years old, with many being ejected from the vehicle or trapped inside the wreckage for hours. It has been reported that a majority of them were not wearing seatbelts.
A spokesperson for the New York State Police stated that the investigation is ongoing, though mechanical failure and operator impairment have been ruled out as potential causes for the horrific accident. The bus lost control and veered off the highway into a ditch, leaving wreckage and personal belongings scattered across the road.
Witness accounts describe a chaotic scene, with one bystander noting the devastation, including shattered windows and debris everywhere. Fortunately, local hospitals have admitted 24 adult patients who are expected to recover fully, while children were transported to a designated children’s hospital. In response to the crisis, ConnectLife, a regional blood supply organization, has issued an urgent call for blood donations to aid the injured. Furthermore, the Red Cross has established a family reunification center for relatives separated during the chaos.
Authorities are seeking dashcam footage from motorists who may have witnessed the incident, hoping this information can assist in reconstructing events leading up to the crash.
The crash, which took place approximately 30 miles east of Buffalo, prompted a rapid response from ambulances and medical helicopters. While initial reports mentioned a child among the deceased, police later clarified that this was not the case. The ages of the passengers ranged from one to 74 years old, with many being ejected from the vehicle or trapped inside the wreckage for hours. It has been reported that a majority of them were not wearing seatbelts.
A spokesperson for the New York State Police stated that the investigation is ongoing, though mechanical failure and operator impairment have been ruled out as potential causes for the horrific accident. The bus lost control and veered off the highway into a ditch, leaving wreckage and personal belongings scattered across the road.
Witness accounts describe a chaotic scene, with one bystander noting the devastation, including shattered windows and debris everywhere. Fortunately, local hospitals have admitted 24 adult patients who are expected to recover fully, while children were transported to a designated children’s hospital. In response to the crisis, ConnectLife, a regional blood supply organization, has issued an urgent call for blood donations to aid the injured. Furthermore, the Red Cross has established a family reunification center for relatives separated during the chaos.
Authorities are seeking dashcam footage from motorists who may have witnessed the incident, hoping this information can assist in reconstructing events leading up to the crash.
