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Five Dead in New York Thruway Tour Bus Rollover as Probe Focuses on Driver Distraction

Investigators now point to driver distraction after ruling out mechanical failure or impairment.

New York State Police
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First responders work to rescue victims at the scene of a tour bus that crashed and rolled over on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, N.Y., Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.

Overview

  • State police confirmed five adult victims and later released their names, clarifying that no children were among the dead.
  • At least 47 people were taken to hospitals across the region with injuries ranging from critical to minor, with multiple medevac flights used.
  • The driver survived, is cooperating with authorities, and no charges had been filed as of Saturday evening, according to state police.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board dispatched a go-team to conduct a safety investigation, and the bus operator was identified as M&Y Tour Inc. of Staten Island.
  • Most passengers were international tourists from India, China and the Philippines; many were not wearing seatbelts and several were ejected, prompting translators and a family assistance center to support survivors.