Another New York Tour Bus Crash

CBS New York: There’s been another bus crash, this time is Rockland County.

A New York Trailways bus bound for New York City was involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer near Exit 15A on the Thruway. The accident occurred at around 5:35 a.m. just past a service area. The bus rear-ended the truck. The bus driver’s cabin was pretty well smashed up, along with the front left corner and side of the bus.

There were 17 people were on board the bus. Six people were injured, though none of the injuries are considered to be life threatening. The 11 uninjured passengers were transferred to another bus and continued to New York City.

A recent spate of tour bus crashes has caught the attention of lawmakers, who have been working to improve safety conditions.

In July, a fiery bus crash between a tractor-trailer and a tour bus in Waterloo killed driver Timothy Hume and injured at least 30 people.

In March, 15 people were killed in the Bronx when a tour bus headed to Chinatown from a casino in Connecticut overturned and slammed into a poll, peeling off its roof.

Four people were killed in May when a Sky Express operated bus returning to Chinatown from North Carolina swerved off the road and overturned on I-95 in Virginia. The driver of that bus, 37-year-old Kin Yiu Cheung, is charged with four felony counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving. He has pleaded not guilty.

Then in June, police said a bus carrying tourists headed to Flushing, Queens, rear-ended a flatbed tractor-trailer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike killing the bus driver and injuring nearly two dozen passengers.

Lakshadweep Tourism

Lakshadweep in South India is one of the most beautiful and picturesque Island destinations in the world today. The island destination, Lakshadweep is famous for its pristine beaches beautifully dotted by the swaying coconut trees, turquoise lagoons, dazzling coral reefs, eye catching tourist places, friendly hospitality and salubrious climatic conditions. These special features have immensely contributed in the growth of Lakshadweep tourism, which invites thousands and hundreds of tourists, beach lovers and honeymooners from every nook and corner of the globe. Tourism in Lakshadweep is simply outstanding and is the perfect gateway to enjoy charm and splendor of the various picturesque facets of nature along with the grandeur of the charming Islands, pristine beaches and sparkling coral reefs. Lakshadweep tourism is the fastest growing industry and offer tourist plethora of options to enjoy memorable vacation in an outstanding way to relish in the memories for lifelong.
Island Tourism in Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep which literally means hundred thousands islands is the smallest Union Territory of India and is globally famous for its angelic Islands, which depicts the marvelous creations of the almighty. Lakshadweep has around 36 islands among which 10 are inhabited which include Bitra, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kiltan, Minicoy, Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Kadmat and Chetlat. These islands are very rich in marine life with dazzling coral reefs, pristine beaches, and silver sands with long stretches of palm trees that enhances the beauty of these picturesque Islands by leaps and bounds. More of all these Lakshadweep Islands and beaches are also the favored spot for adventure tours and sports that offer heady mix of fun-filled as well as adventurous activities to enjoy.
Adventure Tourism in Lakshadweep
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Best Time to Visit Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep welcomes tourists all the year round but the best time to visit here is October to April. During this time the weather is pleasant and the water of the Arabian Sea is crystal clear.

Lakshadweep Tourism