Eight killed and 44 injured in horrific Texas bus crash
EIGHT people have been killed in a horrific bus crash in Texas that has left at least 40 people injured.
Eight people have been killed in a horrific bus crash in Texas
The incident happened around 4pm on Sunday in Webb County when the charter bus rolled over on US Route 83.
The driver of the bus lost control according to Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Conrad Hein.
Seven passengers died at the scene of the crash with another dying in a nearby hospital.
At least 44 others were taken to hospital, including the diver, with some believed to be in a critical condition.
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The bus had left from the Rio Grande Valley area earlier in the day and was traveling to Eagle Pass, located about 140 miles west of San Antonio
Pictures of the scene show the damaged coach being towed away and showed many windows had been shattered in the crash.
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A local newspaper said the bus was operated by OGA Charters, based in San Juan, Texas.
None of the victims have so far been named.