The New York State police confirmed the death toll but said names of the victims would not be released because their next-of-kin are still being notified according to a press release by the New York State Police Xinhua reported.
Details of the crash were unclear. The National Transportation Safety Board said it was sending investigators to the site in front of Apple Barrel Country Store and Cafe.
The Albany Times Union said the limo speeded down a hill and crashed into bystanders outside the store. The New York State Police said they would hold a news conference on the incident later on Sunday.
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