One Person Killed, Several Critically Injured in Deadly Bus Crash in Orange County
Orange County, New York – Tragedy struck on Thursday when a bus carrying high school students from Farmingdale High School crashed in Orange County, resulting in one fatality and several critically injured passengers. The 7 On Your Side Investigates team has been diligently working to uncover more details about the accident, including information about the bus and its safety record.
The bus involved in the crash was one of six buses from Farmingdale High School that were en route to a band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania. Owned by Regency Transportation in Nesconset on Long Island, this particular bus has been reported to have been involved in the devastating incident.
Prior to the crash, the U.S. Department of Transportation had recorded a remarkable safety record for Regency Transportation. According to their website, the company had zero unsafe driving violations in recent years and their vehicles were consistently well-maintained, with zero critical maintenance violations. The company has been operating for 29 years and has a fleet of 14 drivers.
In light of the incident, the 7 On Your Side Investigates team reached out to Regency Transportation for more information. An answering service representative informed them that someone from the company would be in touch.
This tragic incident has left the community of Farmingdale High School in a state of shock and grief. Emotions are running high as the school mourns the loss of one student and prays for the recovery of those critically injured. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation.
As the investigation continues, it is important to take into account multiple perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of the situation. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the victims and their families during this incredibly difficult time.
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