11 p.m. UPDATE:
Investigation determined that a tour bus owned by M&Y Tour Inc was traveling east bound on the I-90 from Niagara Falls, NY to New York City. The bus exited the roadway into the median then abruptly corrected causing the bus to overturn and roll off the I-90 on the south embankment. Multiple passengers were ejected, trapped with 5 deceased at the scene. Multiple individuals were taken to Erie County Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital, Millard Fillmore Suburban and UMMR in Batavia. Mercy Flight and numerous EMS and first responders assisted at the scene. The bus had a total of 54 occupants. The cause of the collision is still under investigation, however the operator had no signs of impairment and the tour bus had no mechanical failure.
This is still and active investigation.
The Red Cross has established a Family Assistance Center for the victims at the Amherst Senior Center, 370 John James Audubon Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14228. (716)-626-3050.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dash cam footage is asked to contact State Police at SP Batavia at (585) 344-6200.
The Collision Reconstruction Unit, Forensic Identification Unit, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigation Unit, Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, The Office of Homeland Security, NYS Thruway Authority, Erie County Emergency Management, Genesee County Emergency Management, Newstead Emergency Management and numerous EMS and Fire Companies thought the area assisted in this incident.
3 p.m. UPDATE:
The New York State Police are investigating a serious bus crash that occurred this afternoon on Interstate 90 eastbound between exits 48A and 49 in the town of Pembroke, Genesee County.
Preliminary reports indicate the bus, carrying more than 50 passengers, overturned. Multiple individuals have been injured, with several confirmed fatalities. Emergency personnel, including State Police, local first responders, and multiple medical helicopters, are on scene providing aid and transporting victims to area hospitals.
The tour bus was chartered from NYC and was returning to the city from Niagara Falls. A passenger manifest provided by the bus company confirms 52 individuals, including the driver, were on board. Several witnesses observed the bus lose control, enter the median, then cross to the southern shoulder and overturn.
The investigation is ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
A tour bus has rolled over on the NYS Thruway near Pembroke Exit 48A. Authorities report up to 52 patients, with ejections and entrapment. A mass casualty incident has been declared, and multiple EMS units and 4 medevac helicopters are on scene.
All lanes are closed due to a collision involving a bus. Expect heavy delays and alternate routes of travel.
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. — Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) August 22, 2025
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