Pembroke, N.Y. — In a devastating incident, new details have emerged regarding the tragic tour bus rollover that occurred on Interstate 90 in Pembroke, resulting in the loss of five lives. The New York State Police have been actively investigating this unfortunate event, which has shocked the local community and beyond.
According to reports, the 2005 Van Wool Bus and Coach, operated by M&Y Tour Inc. from Staten Island, was traveling eastbound from Niagara Falls to New York City when the accident took place. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the bus veered off the roadway into the median before making a sudden correction. This abrupt maneuver caused the bus to overturn and roll off the south embankment of I-90.
The catastrophic crash led to multiple passengers being ejected from the vehicle and others trapped inside. Tragically, five individuals were confirmed dead at the scene. The victims have been identified as:
Shankar Kumar Jha, 65, of Madhu Bani, India Pinki Changrani, 60, of East Brunswick, N.J. Xie Hongzhuo, 22, a Columbia University student from Beijing, China Zhang Xiaolan, 55, of Jersey City, N.J. Jian Mingli, 56, also of Jersey City, N.J.The bus was carrying a total of 54 occupants at the time of the accident, highlighting the scale of this tragic event.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities have confirmed that the bus operator showed no signs of impairment during the incident. Furthermore, there was no mechanical failure detected in the vehicle, which raises questions about the factors that contributed to this horrific crash. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
This tragic tour bus rollover serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with travel on busy highways. The community mourns the loss of those who perished, and our thoughts are with the families affected by this heartbreaking incident. As authorities continue their investigation, it is crucial to prioritize safety measures to prevent such devastating accidents in the future.
