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.A bus crashed on I90 near Pembroke, NY, on Aug.22, 2025.WKBWThe "serious crash" occurred on Interstate 90 in Pembroke, near Buffalo, according to New York State Police.
Images from the scene showed the bus on its side in a ditch and a large emergency response, including multiple medical helicopters."The bus was traveling eastbound, right before the Pembroke exit, and for unknown reasons, the vehicle lost control, went into the median, over-corrected, and ended up in the ditch," New York State Police Trooper James O'Callaghan said during a press briefing on Friday.A bus crashed on I-90 near Pembroke, NY, on Aug.22, 2025.Mike FlaigA bus crashed on I90 near Pembroke, NY, on Aug.
22, 2025.WHAMAlmost all of the more than 50 people who were on the bus suffered injuries including cuts, bruises and abrasions, O'Callaghan said.Multiple people were ejected or trapped in the crash, he said, with rescue operations still underway.The fatalities include at least one child, O'Callaghan said.Police initially said the collision also involved a semi-truck, though later said the bus was the only vehicle involved.MORE: Multiple injuries after school bus carrying over 40 children crashes on 1st day of schoolThe bus was traveling back to New York City after visiting Niagara falls, with 52 people, including the driver, on board, police said.
Most of the passengers were Indian, Chinese or Filipino, according to O'Callaghan.The driver survived and is "alive and well," O'Callaghan said.Popular ReadsTrump admin updates: Trump teases 'big day' at White HouseAug 18, 12:09 AMHurricane Erin updates: Storm weakens to Category 1, moves away from US coastline3 hours agoTrump adm...