New York State Police have released the names of the five people killed in Friday's bus crash on the New York State Thruway as well as the name of the bus operator.

After spending the morning taking in the breathtaking sights at Niagara Falls, a group of tourists boarded a bus to return to New York City,

Authorities say a tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls has crashed on an interstate highway, killing five passengers and injuring many others