New Update: 1 Dead In I-84 Bus Crash With 50 HS Students Aboard In Hudson Valley, Officials Say

This story has been updated: A travel coach-style bus with some 50 music students onboard has crashed off I-84 in the Hudson Valley killing one and injuring at least 43 others and leading to the closure of the roadway, according to multiple authorities.

The crash site.
Photo Credit: *Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue*

The scene of the crash with the bus in the wooded area in the middle.
Photo Credit: *Orange and Rockland County Fire*

Kathy Reakes

09/21/2023 2:30 p.m.

Latest Update: Two, Including Teacher, Killed In High School Bus Crash

Three of the injuries are reportedly serious.

Read the new, updated story here - New Info: 2 Dead, 5 Critically Injured In HS I-84 Bus Crash In Orange County

The incident took place in Orange County in Wawayanda near Exit 15 around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21.

New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel said I-84 westbound will be closed at exit 15A with detours in place.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area. The highway is expected to be closed for several hours, Nevel added.

The students are from Farmingdale High School located in Nassau County on Long Island, CNN reported.

The bus was on its way to Greeley, Pennsylvania for band camp, CNN reported.

Farmingdale High School officials said they could not comment on the crash.

Nevel said a reunification center has been set up at the Orange County Community College - Diana Physical Education Building located at 9 East Conklin Ave., in Middletown.

Additional information is expected to be released by New York State Police early Thursday evening at a news conference.

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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