Multiple people have been killed and several injured after a tour bus overturned on the highway in upstate New York this afternoon.
Rescue operations are underway at the ‘mass casualty’ rollover crash along I-90 in Pembroke, near Buffalo.
The bus, believed to be traveling from Niagara Falls to New York City, had at least 52 people on board, WROC reports. Several people are dead, trapped and injured.
Both sides of the interstate have been closed, including exits 48A and 49.
Photographs from the scene show the bus turned over on its side and a heavy police presence along the highway.
Multiple emergency medical helicopters have responded to the scene.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has been ‘briefed on the tragic tour bus accident’ and confirmed that rescue operation is underway.
‘My team is coordinating closely with @nyspolice and local officials who are working to rescue and provide assistance to everyone involved,’ she said in a statement.
A tour bus carrying more than 50 people overturned on I-90 in Pembroke, upstate New York
Multiple Mercy Flight helicopters have responded to the scene as rescuers try to help passengers who remain trapped and injured
State troopers said the bus heading eastbound when it lost control, went over the median and ended up in a ditch.
Details remain limited at this time, but first responders are continue to rescue several people who remain trapped and injured.
ABC News reports the crash involved a semi-truck though it is unclear how the truck was involved in the collision.
Police have not yet confirmed how many people were killed or injured in the horrific crash.
Many victims are being transported to nearby Strong Memorial Hospital and Erie County Medical Center.
Officials urge drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
