PLATTEKILL – A bus traveling southbound on the Thruway in the Plattekill area rolled over at around 9:30 this morning.
Police said approximately 17 uninjured people were transported to a neary reunification center.
Passengers with injuries – approximately 23 – were transported to local hospitals or were being evaluated at the scene. None of the injuries were said to be life-threatening.
A heavy tow truck is on the scene to remove the bus.
One lane is open in each direction with a four-mile delay on the southbound side and three-mile delay on the northbound side.
Fire, EMS and Thruway Traffic Safety were on the scene along with State Police.
The response and investigation are continuing.
Police ask motorists to avoid the area.
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