Fatal Tour Bus Crash Kills Multiple, Closes I-90 Pembroke, New York

A serious crash involving a tour bus carrying 52 people and a semi-truck occurred on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, between Rochester and Buffalo, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The bus lost control, drove into the median, overcorrected, rolled on its side, and ended up in a ditch, with several passengers ejected and some trapped underneath. Emergency responders, including helicopters, have been dispatched, and hospitals like ECMC and Oishei Children's Hospital are preparing for a mass casualty incident and treating patients. The Thruway is closed in both directions between Exit 49 and Exit 48A, causing significant traffic delays and prompting officials to urge drivers to seek alternate routes. New York State Police Troops A and E are managing the scene, with state officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, expressing concern and coordinating response efforts. This crash is one of several recent serious bus accidents in New York State, highlighting ongoing safety challenges on the region's highways.