One Dead, Dozens Injured In High School Student Bus Crash

A constitution bus carrying Long Island highschool marching band members crashed immediately, killing one pupil and injuring dozens extra, studies the New York Times. Five of these injured had been reportedly taken to the hospital in vital situation. The bus fell down an embankment and ended up on its facet, however it’s at the moment not clear what prompted the crash. It’s been reported that the bus was one in every of six that was heading to a Pennsylvania marching band camp.

A spokesperson for the New York State Department of Transportation stated the bus, which was operated by an organization known as Regency Transportation, had handed its most up-to-date security inspection, and the motive force was correctly licensed. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this terrible crash and their families,” they stated in a press release. “As this matter remains under law enforcement investigation, we are not in a position to comment further at this time.”

According to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State Police, Homeland Security and emergency providers are aiding native emergency crews. “We are grateful for the first responders whose speedy action saved lives and we will continue to support them however necessary,” she stated in a press release. “Our hearts are with all who are impacted by this horrific situation.”

ABC 7 News studies that the one that died has been confirmed to be an grownup, however the 5 passengers who’re at the moment in vital situation are all believed to be college students. Students who didn’t require hospitalization had been reportedly taken to a close-by group middle to be launched to their households.

Donna Baltch, a Howitt Middle School trainer, informed ABC 7, “My niece is on one of the other buses, she’s okay. It’s terrifying. These kids go on a trip to have fun. This is something that they look forward to all year, and these poor teachers, these chaperones. I’m hearing mixed things. We don’t know if they’re okay. Right now, we are just praying and hoping that they’re okay.”