A serious tourist bus accident in the state of New York left five people dead and more than 40 injured on Friday, August 22.
The vehicle, carrying 54 passengers, overturned on Interstate 90 near Pembroke, about 25 miles from the city of Buffalo, while returning from a trip to Niagara Falls, one of the country’s most visited tourist destinations.
Tourist bus accident in New York
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A total of 52 people, mostly Asians, including children, and the driver were on board the bus.
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According to the New York State Police, the fatalities were all adults, although their identities have not yet been released pending notification of their families.
Authorities confirmed that most of the passengers were of Filipino, Chinese and Indian origin, suggesting that the group was mainly composed of international tourists touring the region.
The bus driver survived the accident and is cooperating with investigators.
So far, a preliminary check ruled out mechanical failure of the unit or medical incapacity of the driver.
Although it was indicated that a distraction at the wheel may have triggered the loss of control that ended in the rollover of the vehicle.
Emergency response
The accident mobilized an extensive rescue operation.
According to emergency services in the area, three medical helicopters and multiple ground ambulances were deployed to transport the injured to various hospitals in the region.
In total, more than 40 passengers received medical attention, and at least two people required emergency surgery for exposed fractures at a Buffalo public hospital.
The rest of the injured had trauma, cuts and injuries of varying severity.
I-90, a high-traffic highway
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Interstate 90, where the accident occurred, is one of the busiest highways in the northeastern United States.
It connects several key cities in New York State and is a frequent corridor for tour buses traveling between New York, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Canada.
Although authorities have indicated that there are no indications of mechanical problems with the bus, the investigation remains open.
State experts are reviewing the driver’s history, the condition of the vehicle and the circumstances of the maneuver that caused the rollover.
Impact on the immigrant community
The accident has shocked the local community and the embassies of the passengers’ countries of origin.
For many immigrants in the U.S., bus tours to destinations such as Niagara Falls are a regular activity, raising concerns about the safety of this type of transportation.
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), passenger buses, including tour buses, tend to have lower accident rates than private vehicles.
However, when they do occur, accidents tend to have serious consequences due to the number of people on board.
The New York State Police announced that in the coming days it will release more details about the identity of the victims, the conditions of the passengers and the results of the tests performed on the driver.
Meanwhile, hospitals in and around Buffalo are keeping several of the injured under observation, some in critical condition.
Hasta el momento, una revisión preliminar descartó fallas mecánicas en la unidad o incapacidad médica del chofer
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