By Canadian Press

Fatal New York bus crash: officials say most people on board were Canadian

Jan 6, 2024 | 8:40 AM

MONTREAL — Officials in New York say most of the 23 people on board a bus that crashed on U.S. Highway 87 Friday, leaving at least one person dead, were Canadian citizens.

Warren County Director of Public Affairs Don Lehman also says at least two passengers on the bus travelling from Montreal to New York City were Swiss citizens.

New York State Police say one person is dead and 11 others were injured after the Skyway Coach Line tour bus crashed in Lake George, N.Y. at around 12:50 p.m. Friday.

The injured individuals, including one person police say suffered serious injuries, were brought to nearby hospitals.

FlixBus, a company owned by Germany-based Flix which also owns Greyhound, says a long-distance bus operating on its behalf was involved in the crash.

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Lehman says eight passengers have continued their journey to New York City since Friday afternoon.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 6, 2023.

The Canadian Press