webfact Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 NY limousine crash kills 20 in deadliest U.S. vehicle accident since 2009 By Gabriella Borter A limousine crash in the upstate New York town of Schoharie killed twenty people Saturday. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Twenty people were killed in rural upstate New York when a limousine collided with another vehicle, New York State Police said on Sunday. The crash occurred just before 2pm on Saturday afternoon in Schoharie, about 38 miles (61 km) west of Albany, on Route 30. The limousine sped through an intersection and drove into a parking lot outside an Apple Barrel Country Store, striking a vehicle and two pedestrians. All limousine passengers were killed, as well as the driver and the pedestrians, state police said. Local media reported the limousine was carrying a wedding party. It was the deadliest transportation accident in the United States since a 2009 plane crash in Buffalo, New York, that killed 49 people, said Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board Robert Sumwalt. The victims were transported to Albany Medical Center where autopsies will be conducted. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released a statement Sunday thanking first responders for working on the scene through the night. "My heart breaks for the 20 people who lost their lives in this horrific accident on Saturday in Schoharie," Cuomo said. The Apple Barrel Country Store, the scene of the crash, posted a condolence message on Facebook. "Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone that was affected by the events of today," the post said. (Editing by Bill Trott, Cynthia Osterman and Nick Zieminski) -- © Copyright Reuters 2018-10-08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuckamuck Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 18 in a limo? I guess that makes this Thai related? 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, canuckamuck said: 18 in a limo? I guess that makes this Thai related? It was not a standard limo, it was a modified stretched limo: Quote The Ford Excursion in Saturday’s crash was lengthened after it left the Ford factory, an official told the AP. The Suffolk grand jurors found such limos often lack adequate side-impact panels and other features to make them stronger. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-metro-limo-crash-20181007-story.html That there were 18 people in the limo who died in this crash does not make it Thai related. Edited October 8, 2018 by metisdead Correction in last sentence. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 51 minutes ago, canuckamuck said: 18 in a limo? I guess that makes this Thai related? There are striking similarities to carnage that happens like this in Thailand. So with that said, I see the relationship. These things don't just happen in Thailand ! More often in Thailand, yes. But they also happen elsewhere around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Brake failure? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Major bummer no matter were it happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 2 hours ago, neeray said: There are striking similarities to carnage that happens like this in Thailand. Which happen almost weekly if not sometimes more often in Thailand versus 3 hours ago, webfact said: It was the deadliest transportation accident in the United States since a 2009 plane crash in Buffalo, New York, that killed 49 people Once in nine years for all modes of transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitnessHealthTravel Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 You have to wonder what speed this vehicle was going to have caused so much damage and loss of life. RIP to those involved. Tragic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhorse Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 18 in a limo? I guess that makes this Thai related?What a stupid thing to say. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegman Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) It was a birthday party not a wedding. There were 4 sisters with their husbands. The youngest sister was having the birthday. The pic is from Google street view from the direction of travel of the limo. Could have been a medical issue with the driver. Edited October 8, 2018 by pegman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 An off topic post and reply have been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 A shame some find humour in this incident. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 They are quite ridiculous contraptions .. Not to mention dangerous as many have seating that runs longitudinally along the vehicle rather than rows across the vehicle that is found in purpose made minivans and buses making their seat belts much more effective .. These things are now heavily legislated in the UK with over 9 seaters requiring the driver to have the same PSV license needed to drive buses and the limo's thereselves are subject to the same regulation's as public service vehicles .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 A totally inappropriate troll post has been removed from this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 More pictures published: https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/twenty-dead-after-limousine-crashes-in-new-york-state-20181008-p508ar.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how241 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 RIP...way to young to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhorse Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Would have thought at least one would have survived at the back using the bodies up front as a cushion.Sounds more like a plane crash. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Dude Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) Well, must have been going at some speed to pull this accident off and there's me thinking these limos go slow due to the fact that if you don't, then it's a death trap. Edited October 8, 2018 by Sir Dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timendres Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 13 hours ago, pegman said: Could have been a medical issue with the driver. Or was traveling too fast, saw the stop sign too late, and attempted to make the left turn with too much momentum to successfully navigate it. 18 people in the vehicle really changes the dynamics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Apparently the limousine was not approved to drive anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Quote 3 minutes ago, stevenl said: Apparently the limousine was not approved to drive anymore. SUE THE BASTARDS ! This commonly heard American phrase will be redefined as a result of this carnage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 28 minutes ago, stevenl said: Apparently the limousine was not approved to drive anymore. And driver didn't have the appropriate driver's license to operate the vehicle. https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/08/us/new-york-limo-crash/index.html 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) <observation already commented on> Edited October 9, 2018 by NanLaew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 UPDATE: Limo in deadly New York crash failed inspection- Governor By Gabriella Borter and Joseph Ax The limousine involved in an upstate New York crash that killed 20 people over the weekend failed inspection last month, and its driver did not have the proper license to operate the vehicle, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday. NEW YORK (Reuters) - The limousine involved in an upstate New York crash that killed 20 people over the weekend failed inspection last month, and its driver did not have the proper license to operate the vehicle, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061264-limo-in-deadly-new-york-crash-failed-inspection-governor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Seen a few of these really stretched limos, and heard of how no one belted up as the interior was in party mode. I have a feeling that was the case of why every one died. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Stargrazer9889 said: Seen a few of these really stretched limos, and heard of how no one belted up as the interior was in party mode. I have a feeling that was the case of why every one died. Geezer My thoughts exactly Geezer. I think they probably all became mush with broken necks when the limo came to a sudden, unplanned stop. Sorry to be so graphic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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