Mass casualty incident as tour bus overturns on upstate New York highway
A tour bus overturned in a serious crash involving a semi-truck on a major highway in upstate New York, resulting in multiple casualties. The incident closed all lanes on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, about 30 miles northeast of Buffalo and 40 miles southeast of Niagara Falls, according to New York State Police. Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz urged drivers to avoid the eastbound NYS Thruway due to the accident. The crash was labeled as a "serious mass casualty bus accident," with some patients being transported to nearby medical facilities via Mercy Flight. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has been briefed on the situation and is working with local authorities to provide assistance. This is an ongoing situation, and updates will follow.
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