Narrow Escape from Disaster: At Least Five Killed and Dozens Injured in a Wake-Up Call Bus Crash in New York
A devastating accident unfolded in the state of New York, claiming the lives of at least five passengers and leaving many others injured.
The catastrophe occurred when a tourist bus, transporting visitors from various countries—including China, India, Middle Eastern nations, the Philippines, and the United States—collided with a truck near the famous Niagara Falls.
According to the latest reports, 24 people were hospitalized, some in critical condition.
The crash happened around mile marker 4039 on the highway, after the bus lost control, veered across the median, and overturned on the roadside.
Eyewitnesses describe how the vehicle suddenly went off course, resulting in the overturn and some passengers being ejected from the bus, while others trapped beneath the wreckage.
The driver explained that he was distracted at the moment of the accident, which led to the sudden steering maneuver and the subsequent rollover.
Authorities confirmed that no technical faults or signs of intoxication — either alcohol or drugs — contributed to the crash.
A thorough investigation is underway.
The tourism company responsible for organizing the trip is cooperating with law enforcement agencies, and the U.S.
National Transportation Safety Board has dispatched a specialized team to determine the root causes of this tragic event.