Nearly 20 nj-bound jrotc campers hospitalized after bus loses air conditioning during heat wave
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Nearly 20 NJ-Bound JROTC Campers Hospitalized After Bus Loses Air Conditioning During Heat Wave

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July 1, 2026

Authorities said multiple JROTC campers were treated for heat-related illnesses after their coach bus lost air conditioning while traveling through Orange County during dangerous temperatures.

Goshen, NY – Nearly 20 JROTC campers were transported to area hospitals Wednesday after the air conditioning failed on a coach bus traveling through Orange County during an intense heat wave, according to the Orange County Office of Emergency Management.

Officials said the students were traveling from an upstate camp to New Jersey when the bus experienced the mechanical failure. The campers reportedly began suffering from heat exhaustion and dehydration as temperatures climbed.

Emergency crews respond

Local police and emergency responders were dispatched to assist the bus after multiple passengers showed signs of heat-related illness.

According to the Orange County Office of Emergency Management, nearly 20 campers were taken to nearby hospitals for evaluation and treatment. Officials have not released the ages of the campers or identified the organization operating the bus.

Dangerous heat affecting the region

The incident occurred as dangerous heat gripped much of the Northeast, with heat index values climbing above 100 degrees in many locations.

Authorities continue to urge travelers to remain hydrated, limit prolonged exposure to high temperatures, and ensure vehicles transporting passengers have properly functioning air conditioning during extreme heat events.

The condition of the hospitalized campers has not been released, and officials have not indicated whether additional passengers were treated at the scene.

Key Points

  • Nearly 20 JROTC campers were hospitalized after a coach bus lost air conditioning in Goshen, New York.
  • Officials said the campers suffered heat exhaustion and dehydration while traveling from an upstate camp to New Jersey.
  • The incident occurred during a dangerous regional heat wave as emergency responders treated affected passengers.

Related: JROTC, Orange County, NY, New Jersey, heat exhaustion, coach bus

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