The two adults who died were the school band director, Gina Pellettiere43 years old, and a retired teacher, Beatrice Ferrari, 77 years old.
The bus was about 30 minutes from its destination when the accident occurred around 1:20 p.m. this Thursday. The vehicle overturned and fell into a ravine that divides the two lanes of the highway.
Seriously injured
Around the hospitals, several anxious parents could be seen waiting to have information about the health condition of their children.
The damaged vehicle belongs to a private company that has been operating in New York for 29 years.
The students of the Farmingdale High School They have help from counselors and psychologists if they require it, the institution’s authorities reported.
“I saw blood everywhere”
“Then everyone started screaming,” he told the AP news agency. “The boy next to me was covered in blood. “I saw blood everywhere.”
He crawled out of the bus through a window, dazed but with only scratches and bruises. Once outside, he found his backpack, which had gone flying, and his missing shoe.
Governor thanks rescuers
State police and emergency workers responded to the scene to assist local rescue forces, Governor Kathy Hochul said.
“We are very grateful to the rescue forces whose quick action saved lives and we will continue to support them in any way necessary. “Our hearts are shocked by this terrible situation,” Hochul said in a statement.
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A charter bus rolls off the side of I-84 near the town of Wawayanda in Orange County. The accident occurred around 1:30 in the afternoon.
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The charter bus was carrying students from Farmingdale High School on Long Island.
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The bus was part of a caravan of six buses, headed to a campground in Greeley, northeastern Pennsylvania.
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At least two adults died and dozens of passengers were injured after the spectacular accident. The deceased are a 77-year-old teacher and the director of a musical band, 43.
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Rescuers and members of the New York Fire Department responded to the scene to help the victims.
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The vehicular passage had to be closed in the west direction and authorities estimate that it will continue to remain closed for several hours.
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Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement where she reported being aware of the accident and expressed that her hearts go out to the families of the victims.
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Victims who required urgent medical attention were taken to Westchester County Medical Center and Garnet Health Medical Center in Wallkill.
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