Columbia Student Among 5 Killed in New York Bus Crash
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A tour bus carrying 54 people crashed on an interstate parkway near Buffalo, New York on Friday around 12:45 p.m. The bus was traveling from Niagara Falls to New York City.
Key details:
Injuries: Dozens were hospitalized, including several children. As of Saturday afternoon,14 patients remained hospitalized at Erie County medical Center,all in stable condition.
Cause: Authorities believe the driver,Bin Shao (55),became distracted,lost control,and overcorrected. There were no signs of impairment or mechanical failure.The bus was traveling at “full speed” (though the exact speed is unspecified, the speed limit is 65 mph).
Investigation: The national Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating, looking into the crash site, bus mechanics, highway design, and the driver’s qualifications, fatigue, and potential distractions.
Charges: As of now, the driver has not been charged with any crimes.
* Ejections/Trapped: Some occupants were ejected from the bus and others were trapped underneath.
