NY Bus Crash
Passenger Bus Overturns on NY Thruway, Injuring 23; Lanes Closed for Hours
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Video footage reportedly captured by The Yeshiva World showing the bus crashing into the center grassy median, a detail noted by Daily Voice in its coverage.
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The crash is placed on the southbound New York State Thruway (I-87) between Exit 18 (New Paltz) and Exit 17 (Newburgh), with some outlets naming the area near the Ulster–Orange county border (Platte Kill in Orange County).
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Casualty reporting conflicted across outlets: some notes say about 23 passengers were on board with at least some hospitalized, while others cited no life-threatening injuries.
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Multiple left-lane closures persisted for hours, with both the southbound left lane and the northbound left lane blocked during response and investigation.
A passenger bus carrying about 23 people overturned on the New York State Thruway in the Hudson Valley on Wednesday morning, injuring multiple passengers but causing no life-threatening injuries, according to Patch. The rollover happened around 9:21 a.m. on the southbound lanes of I-87 at mile marker 69.5, between Exit 18 in New Paltz and Exit 17 in Newburgh, when the bus struck the center grassy median.
State police and multiple emergency agencies rushed to the scene. Ithaca Journal reported that left lanes were blocked in both the southbound and northbound directions for hours as responders treated passengers and investigators began examining the crash. The cause of the rollover has not yet been released.
Bus Strikes Median Near Ulster–Orange County Border
The bus went off the southbound roadway and crashed into the center grassy median at mile marker 69.5, near the border of Ulster and Orange counties in an area known as Platte Kill, according to Record Online. Video footage of the crash was reportedly captured and shared by The Yeshiva World, showing the moment of impact.
The Times Herald noted the crash falls between Exit 18, which serves New Paltz, and Exit 17, which serves Newburgh. That stretch of I-87 runs through the Hudson Valley, a busy corridor for bus and commuter traffic heading south toward the New York City area.
23 Passengers on Board, No Life-Threatening Injuries Confirmed
New York State Police confirmed about 23 passengers were on the bus at the time of the crash. Early reports from some outlets cited 23 hospitalizations, but authorities said no life-threatening injuries were found, according to Patch. The conflicting numbers reflect how quickly details shifted as first responders assessed the scene.
Emergency medical teams treated passengers at the site and transported some to local hospitals. Authorities have not released a final count of those taken to the hospital or the severity of individual injuries. Officials said more details would be shared as the investigation moves forward, according to Utica Observer-Dispatch.
Multi-Agency Response Shuts Down Thruway Lanes for Hours
The crash triggered a large emergency response. New York State Police, multiple fire departments, EMS crews, and Thruway Traffic Safety personnel all arrived on scene. Both the left southbound lane and the left northbound lane were blocked, slowing traffic in both directions for hours, according to Ithaca Journal.
Thruway officials coordinated with state police to manage traffic flow and support the investigation. The lane closures created significant delays along that stretch of I-87. Crews worked to clear the scene while investigators documented evidence from the crash site.
Bus Operator Unconfirmed as Investigation Continues
Earlier reports identified the bus as belonging to Wanda Coach, a carrier that serves Orthodox Jewish communities in the New York area. However, Record Online noted that detail has not been confirmed in the latest updates from authorities. State police have not officially named the bus company.
The cause of the rollover remains under investigation. No charges or findings have been announced. Authorities said they will release more information as the inquiry develops. The crash site near mile marker 69.5 remained an active scene for much of Wednesday morning.
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