Western New York Tour Bus Crash: 5 Dead, Dozens Injured
CBS NewsSeptember 5, 20252 min39,398 views
15 connectionsΒ·20 entities in this videoβTour Bus Overturns on New York State Thruway
- π A tour bus traveling from Niagara Falls to New York City overturned on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.
- β οΈ The bus lost control, hit a median, and ended up on its side in a ditch, with reports of multiple ejections and people trapped.
Investigation into the Cause
- π The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is on the scene to investigate the cause of the crash.
- π± Authorities are investigating driver distraction as a potential cause, ruling out mechanical failure and driver impairment.
- π£οΈ Translators are being brought in as many passengers are identified as Indian, Chinese, and Philippine.
Passenger and Vehicle Information
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Passengers ranged in age from 1 to 74 years old.
- π Several passengers sustained severe injuries, including head injuries and extremity fractures, with some requiring helicopter transport to hospitals.
- π« No other vehicles were involved in the accident.
Company Safety Record
- β The bus operating company has a satisfactory safety rating and no reported accidents in the past two years.
- βοΈ No charges have been filed yet as the investigation continues.
- πΉ Authorities are seeking dash cam video or witnesses to the crash.
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