Tour bus bound for Niagara Falls crashes, injuring 28 people

CHILE, N.Y. (WKBW) – Authorities say 28 people were injured after a tour bus rolled over on its way to Niagara Falls on Thursday.

The accident happened shortly after 7 a.m. in the city of Chili on I-490 Westbound.

State police are assisting the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a crash on westbound Interstate 490 in the town of Chili involving an overturned tour bus. Interstate 490 westbound is closed at Union Street. pic.twitter.com/LSPOvhW555

— NewYorkStatePolice (@nyspolice) November 7, 2024

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, first responders found the bus on its side and had to work to remove many of the victims from the bus.

Authorities say the bus left New York City for Niagara Falls around midnight. He made several stops along the way before crashing.

Officers say the 28 people on the bus were taken to four local hospitals. One of the victims was seriously injured.

The sheriff’s office says this is a criminal investigation, but does not currently believe the crash was a criminal act.