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Five dead in bus crash after Niagara Falls tour

August 23, 2025

A tour bus carrying 52 passengers, mainly from India, China, and the Philippines, crashed on a western New York motorway about 40 miles from Niagara Falls, resulting in five fatalities. The bus lost control, veered into a median and ditch, causing some passengers to be ejected while others remained trapped for hours. While mechanical failure and driver impairment have been ruled out, the exact cause remains under investigation, with authorities requesting dashcam footage from other drivers.

Who is affected

  • 52 bus passengers, primarily from India, China, and the Philippines
  • Passengers ranging from 1 to 74 years old, including several children
  • Family members of crash victims
  • Local hospitals receiving and treating patients
  • Local blood supply services (ConnectLife)

What action is being taken

  • Police are investigating the crash and seeking dashcam footage
  • Translators and translation devices are being used to assist with the investigation
  • ConnectLife is conducting an emergency appeal for blood donations
  • The Red Cross has opened a family reunification center to connect separated family members
  • Hospitals are treating the injured passengers

Why it matters

  • Five people lost their lives in the accident
  • Multiple people sustained injuries requiring hospitalization
  • The incident has created a blood supply emergency in the local community
  • Families have been separated as patients were transported to different medical facilities
  • The crash involved international tourists, creating additional communication and support challenges

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: BBC