A tour bus traveling back from a trip to Niagara Falls overturned in Upstate new York on Friday, killing multiple people and injuring dozens of others, some of whom became trapped or ejected, police said.
At least four people were killed in the crash, law enforcement sources told ABC news, amid the ongoing rescue response.
Bus Crash on I-90 in New York Injures Dozens
PEMBROKE, N.Y. – A bus carrying students crashed on Interstate 90 near Pembroke, New York, on Thursday, August 22, 2025, leaving dozens injured.
Emergency responders are on the scene, and injured passengers are being transported to local hospitals. The extent of the injuries is currently unknown, but authorities have confirmed that multiple people have been hospitalized.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. Initial reports suggest the bus may have been involved in a single-vehicle accident, but further details are still emerging.
I-90 westbound is currently closed near the scene of the crash, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more facts becomes available.
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School Bus Involved in Crash on I-90 in New York, Multiple Injuries Reported
A school bus was involved in a crash on Interstate 90 in New York, resulting in multiple injuries and sending patients to several local hospitals.
According to reports from hospitals to ABC News, at least three patients were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital, and at least one child was taken to Oishei Children’s hospital. Buffalo General Medical Center and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital also received patients from the crash.
the extent of the injuries remains unclear.Further details are still emerging as authorities investigate the incident.# Tour Bus Crash Closes I-90 Near Pembroke, New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she has been “briefed on the tragic tour bus accident” and that a rescue was underway.
“My team is coordinating closely with @nyspolice and local officials who are working to rescue and provide assistance to everyone involved,” she said in a statement on X earlier Friday.
All lanes on the thruway at Pembroke were closed due to the crash.
“Expect heavy delays and alternate routes of travel,” new York State Police said.