Five Dead, Dozens Hurt in Tour Bus Crash Near Buffalo

A tragic accident in upstate New York claimed five lives on Friday when a tour bus returning from a trip to Niagara Falls overturned on Interstate 90 in Pembroke, near Buffalo.

New York State Police said the bus was heading east when the driver lost control, veered into the median, and overcorrected, causing the vehicle to roll into a ditch. Several passengers were thrown from the bus during the crash.

Five adults were pronounced dead at the scene. Dozens of others suffered injuries ranging from cuts and bruises to more serious trauma.

Troopers said early findings suggest the driver may have been distracted before losing control of the bus. Mechanical failure and impairment have been ruled out, and no charges have been filed.

The National Transportation Safety Board has deployed a team of investigators to determine the cause of the crash.