Genesee County officials are commending the unified response of local first responders, county departments, regional partners, and state agencies following the tragic tour bus crash on the New York State Thruway that killed five individuals and injured dozens more on Aug. 22.

This incident underscored the vital importance of preparation and planning, as every layer of the county’s emergency response system was called into action. The coordinated effort demonstrated how those plans come together in moments of crisis, relying on clear communication and collaboration across many agencies, county officials said.

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