Several fatalities have been reported when a charter bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls overturned on Friday, August 22, 2025, according to New York State Police.
There were 52 people on board the tour bus at the time of the crash, including the driver, State Police said. It is believed that some of the victims were children, according to CNN.
The crash happened on Interstate 90 in Genesee County, about 350 miles northwest of New York City in upstate New York.
State Police said there are numerous people injured who are being taken to hospitals via emergency vehicles and medical helicopters.
"Several witnesses observed the bus lose control, enter the median, then cross to the southern shoulder and overturn," said State Police in a press release.
Troopers said the bus did not hit any other vehicles when it crashed.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul posted on X, "I’ve been briefed on the tragic tour bus accident on the @NYSThruway. My team is coordinating closely with @nyspolice and local officials who are working to rescue and provide assistance to everyone involved."
