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New York tour bus crash on interstate leaves multiple people dead and injured, police say

New York tour bus crash on interstate leaves multiple people dead and injured, police say

Summary

A tour bus traveling from Niagara Falls to New York City crashed on Interstate 90 near Pembroke, New York, causing multiple deaths and injuries. The bus lost control, resulting in passengers being ejected from the vehicle as windows shattered. Emergency services transported over 40 injured people to hospitals.

Key Facts

  • A tour bus with 52 passengers crashed on Interstate 90 near Pembroke, New York.
  • The crash caused multiple deaths and injuries.
  • The bus was returning to New York City from Niagara Falls.
  • Passengers were ejected as the bus's windows shattered.
  • Most passengers were of Indian, Chinese, and Filipino descent.
  • Emergency helicopters transported injured people to hospitals.
  • Over 40 people received medical evaluation or treatment.
  • A state law requires seat belts on charter buses built after November 28, 2016, but the age of this bus was unknown.

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