More
ORANGE COUNTY, NY – A bus carrying students from a Long Island high school crashed in Orange County on Thursday afternoon, leaving two people dead and dozens others injured.
According to WNBC, the incident happened on Interstate 84 near Wawayanda shortly after 1 p.m. The bus was reported to have tumbled down a 50-foot ravine off the side of the interstate.
The vehicle was transporting students from the Farmingdale High School band in Nassau County to band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania.
The two people killed in the accident were identified as 77-year-old Beatrice Ferrari and 43-year-old Gina Pellettiere, a music teacher at the high school. At least 40 people were injured in the wreck, five of whom were young people who were listed in critical condition. The victims were taken to four area hospitals.
At a news conference, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said it was likely that a faulty front tire contributed to the crash.
The westbound lanes of I-84 were shut down for several hours for the accident response and investigation.
Farmington High School canceled all after-school activities on Thursday.
Visit our car accident news blog for more information on the latest accidents in New York.
Contact a New York Bus Accident Lawyer
When you have been injured in a bus accident in New York City or Long Island, including Nassau County, you need an experienced attorney on your side to pursue the compensation that you need and deserve. At Finz & Finz, P.C. our New York bus accident attorneys can fight on your behalf if you or a loved one have been the victim of a bus accident caused by another person’s negligence. Contact us today at 855-TOP-FIRM to learn more about your family’s legal rights and options.
- About the Author
- Latest Posts
Finz & Finz, P.C. is a New York and Long Island personal injury law firm based out of Mineola, NY. It was founded in 1984 and is highly rated, with many honors and awards of excellence.
