Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Tour Bus Crash Near Buffalo Claims Five Lives, Injures Others
A tour bus carrying tourists from Niagara Falls to New York City crashed near Buffalo, NY.
The accident, which happened around lunchtime on Friday, caused the bus to overturn, leading to five deaths and many injuries.
The bus had 54 passengers from different countries.
Officials are investigating the cause, but early reports show that the driver wasn't impaired and the bus wasn't having mechanical issues.
The crash caused road closures while authorities responded and cleared the scene.
Several people remain in the hospital, but are expected to recover.
A tour bus en route from Niagara Falls to New York City crashed in Pembroke, NY, resulting in five fatalities and numerous injuries.
The bus, operated by M&Y Tour Inc., carried 54 passengers, including individuals from India, China, and the United States.
The crash occurred around 12:22 PM on Friday, causing the bus to veer off the road and overturn.
Victims included Shankar Kumar Jha from Bihar, India, among others.
Authorities ruled out mechanical failure and driver impairment as immediate causes; the investigation is ongoing.
- Who
- The bus, operated by M&Y Tour Inc., carried 54 passengers of Indian, Chinese, and Filipino origin.
- What
- A tour bus crash on Interstate 90 near Buffalo, NY, resulted in five fatalities and multiple injuries.
- When
- The crash occurred around 12:22 PM on Friday.
- Where
- Interstate 90 in Pembroke, New York.
- Why
- The exact cause is under investigation; mechanical failure and driver impairment have been ruled out.
- Fatalities
- 5
- Passengers
- 54
- Location
- Interstate 90, Pembroke, NY
- Bus Operator
- M&Y Tour Inc.
- Injuries
- Multiple
- Deceased Nationality
- Indian, Chinese, American
Sources
Bihar man among 5 killed after bus carrying 54 people from Niagara Falls crashes in New York
Indian Killed In New York Tourist Bus Crash. Was Returning From Niagara Falls
New York bus accident: Shankar Kumar Jha from India identified among 5 victims
Indian Man From Bihar Among 5 Killed in Tour Bus Crash In New York, Was Returning From Niagara Falls
Indian Tourist From Bihar Killed In New York Bus Crash As Niagara Falls Trip Turns Tragic
