Catastrophic bus accident near Niagara Falls leaves five casualties
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In a tragic incident, a tour bus carrying passengers from various regions, including China, India, the Philippines, the Middle East, and America, rolled over near Buffalo, New York, leaving five people dead and several others injured.
The exact cause of the accident remains unknown, but the suspected cause is the bus driver being distracted and losing control. Mechanical failure and driver impairment, such as drunkenness, are currently being ruled out as causes.
The name of the bus driver involved in the accident has not been disclosed in the available sources. However, it is known that the driver survived the accident and is cooperating with investigators.
Upon the accident, several people were thrown out of the bus and tossed around inside the vehicle. Five people died at the scene, and there's no information about children being severely injured.
The bus was carrying a total of 54 people, including 52 passengers aged between one and 74. Two people belonged to the bus company. Unlike initially thought, there were no children among the dead.
No other vehicles were involved in the accident. The injured were taken to hospitals for treatment. At present, no one has been officially charged yet.
It's not yet known if some passengers were not wearing seat belts. The authorities are investigating this aspect of the accident. There's no indication yet that any Europeans were on board.
The bus left the road near Buffalo, New York, causing extensive damage before ending up in a ditch. The authorities are working diligently to gather more information about the incident to ensure a thorough understanding of what transpired.
As the investigation continues, our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this unfortunate event. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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