Five dead after tourist buses on the New York motorway

Five people died after a tourist bus crashed into New York State in West New York, according to New York State police.

Police said the group returned from Niagara Falls to the United States-Canada border in New York when witnesses have seen the vehicle lose control and turn around. Most of the victims are tourists from India, China and the Philippines, according to the police.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said local officials “try to save and provide assistance to all those involved”.

Ambulances and medical helicopters were sent to the accident site, near the city of Pembroke, 30 miles (48 km) east of the city of Buffalo.

Police reported earlier than a child was one of the dead, but he now said it was not the case.

The 52 people on board at the time of the accident were between one and 74, confirmed the police.

Some victims were thrown from the vehicle when she crashed, said the police, and most of them did not wear a seat belt.

Others were trapped inside the wreckage for several hours.

Translators and translation devices were brought to the scene and hospitals to help the investigation.

Andre Ray Major, commander of New York State police troops, told a press conference: “The cause of the collision is still under investigation. However, mechanical failure as well as operator disorders were excluded at this time.

“The operator was cooperative and with the investigation still underway. No charge has been filed at this stage.”

The accident took place about 40 miles from the Niagara falls, a major tourist destination on the border of the United States-Canada.

The bus was heading east and lost control, heading towards the median and then in a ditch, according to the police.

Several children were on board at the time of the accident, according to the police.

Twenty-four adult patients were admitted to a local hospital, and doctors say they should recover completely. Other hospitals in the region also received patients and those under the age of 16 who survived were taken to a children’s hospital.

A witness told Buffalo News that he had seen a bus lying on the side and objects scattered on the road after the accident.

“There was glass everywhere on the road and people of people on the whole road,” said Powell Stephens, who exceeded the accident site.

“The windows were all broken. Everyone seemed aware and ok, but I only saw the scene for about 15 seconds.”

Connectlife, an organization that provides blood to hospitals in the region, launched an emergency call for blood donations.

“Our community faces a crisis,” said spokesperson Sarah Dina.

“This is one of those moments when your action can save lives directly,” said Dina.

The Red Cross has opened a family reunification center to connect children and parents transported to different hospitals.

The authorities ask that drivers with Dashcam images of the accident appear to help their investigation.