August 31st 2024.
A tragic accident occurred in Warren County, Mississippi in the early hours of this morning when a bus overturned on the Interstate 20. According to reports, the bus veered off the road and crashed at approximately 12:40am local time. The devastating incident has claimed the lives of at least seven individuals, while dozens more have been hospitalized with injuries.
The bus was carrying a large number of passengers when the accident took place. As a result, it is believed that at least 37 people were taken to the hospital for treatment. Sadly, six passengers were pronounced dead at the scene, with another succumbing to their injuries at the hospital. Among the fatalities were two young siblings aged six and 16, as reported by a news site.
Sheriff Martin Pace of Warren County expressed his sorrow over the tragedy, stating, "Anytime you have people injured or killed, it's tragic, but when you have a situation like this where you have multiple fatalities and multiple injuries, it makes it even worse." The emergency services were quick to respond to the scene, with the tow truck driver, Keith Allison, describing the chaotic scene to CNN affiliate WAPT. He mentioned that the bus, a 2018 Volvo, had ended up in a ditch and several passengers were ejected from the vehicle.
Fortunately, there were no reports of another vehicle being involved in the accident, which occurred east of Vicksburg. However, the Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division are currently investigating the incident to determine its cause. As the authorities work to piece together what happened, the bus has been removed from the scene, and the emergency services have cleared the area.
This tragic accident has left the community of Warren County in shock and mourning. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives, as well as those who were injured in this terrible incident. May they find comfort and strength during this difficult time.
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