A tragic road accident in the United States claimed five lives after a tourist bus returning from Niagara Falls overturned on its way to New York on Friday afternoon. Local officials confirmed that the mishap, which occurred around 12:40 p.m. local time, was the result of the driver losing control of the vehicle. The bus, carrying 54 passengers—mostly tourists from India, China, and the Philippines—did not collide with any other vehicle.
Rescue teams deployed four helicopters and several ambulances to rush the injured to nearby hospitals, while the crash caused a massive traffic jam in the area. Authorities noted that many passengers were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident. New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and conveyed condolences to the families of the victims.
A tour bus returning from Niagara Falls to New York City overturned on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, resulting in the deaths of five passengers and leaving dozens injured, as authorities continue their investigation into the cause of the tragic crash. pic.twitter.com/qHgRxEnI8y
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Five people were killed after a tour bus with more than 50 passengers lost control and rolled over on a major highway in upstate New York on Friday. The bus was returning to New York City from Niagara Falls, police said. https://t.co/xSh2L7QOVH pic.twitter.com/LybHS6xb35
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China Railway Bridge Collapse Kills 12 Workers
In a separate incident, a major construction accident in China resulted in the deaths of 12 workers when a railway bridge under construction on the Sichuan–Qinghai project collapsed early Friday morning. Local authorities reported that four workers remain missing following the collapse, which occurred during overnight construction activity. Emergency teams are continuing search and rescue operations, while officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.