Warren Co., NY (April 22, 2026) – A bus carrying students and adults from multiple Bronx schools crashed on Sunday, April 20, at the intersection of Lake Shore Dr and Diamond Point Rd in Diamond Point, New York. The crash was reported at approximately 11:15 a.m.
According to authorities, the bus was traveling down Diamond Point Rd when it failed to stop at the intersection. The vehicle went off the road and struck several objects, including trees, an outbuilding, a boat, and a parked vehicle, before coming to a stop.
Approximately 23 people were on board at the time, including 17 students and six adults. Four people were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Three passengers with minor injuries were treated at Glens Falls Hospital, while the bus driver was taken to Albany Medical Center with more serious injuries, also described as non-life-threatening. The remaining passengers were transported to a nearby facility by a school bus provided by a local district.
The specific schools involved have not yet been disclosed.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as they become available. Our thoughts are with all the students, adults, and families affected by this incident.
What Makes School Bus Crashes at Rural Intersections in New York Particularly Concerning?
School buses carry some of the most vulnerable passengers on the road — children who depend entirely on the driver and the vehicle’s safety features to protect them. When a bus fails to stop at an intersection on a rural road, the vehicle’s size and momentum can carry it well off the road before it comes to rest, often striking multiple objects along the way. The Adirondack region of New York, where roads like Diamond Point Rd wind through wooded terrain, offers little margin for error once a large vehicle leaves its lane.
Crashes involving school buses prompt a broad emergency response because of the number of people on board. Even when injuries are described as minor or non-life-threatening, the sheer number of passengers means coordinating care for many people at once. Follow-up care and trauma support for young passengers are also considerations that extend well beyond the immediate medical response.
