Bus crash in New York state leaves multiple dead and injured

A tour bus carrying about 52 people crashed on Interstate 90 near Pembroke, New York, leaving multiple dead and several injured.

Bus crash in New York state leaves multiple dead and injured

A tour bus carrying about 52 people crashed on Interstate 90 eastbound near Pembroke, New York, after losing control and tipping into a ditch. The vehicle, which had been returning to New York City from Niagara Falls, rolled over in heavy damage, with responders saying several passengers were trapped and some were ejected. Officials said most passengers were not wearing seatbelts. The crash did not involve another vehicle. Two helicopters and multiple ambulances were sent to the scene as responders worked to reach victims along the freeway.

The driver survived and was described as alive and cooperating with investigators. Some victims were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, and the highway was closed in both directions while crews assisted and investigated. Governor Kathy Hochul called the crash tragic and said first responders were working to rescue and provide assistance to everyone involved. The incident remains under investigation.

The incident highlights how quickly highway travel can turn dangerous when speed meets a crowded timetable. If seatbelt use was low, it raises questions for bus operators about enforcing safety rules on long trips. Beyond the immediate tragedy, the crash may influence debates over charter bus oversight and how regulators check maintenance and driver history.

The response also shows the pull on emergency services when a site is highly active and volatile. Investigators will likely review the bus company’s records, maintenance logs, and the driver’s history to determine a cause. The event will shape public perception of travel safety and how quickly communities rely on state coordination to restore traffic flow.

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Investigation will continue as officials seek to answer what happened on the highway