Seven killed, more than 30 hurt in Mississippi bus crash

31 August 2024, 18:34

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Fatal Bush Crash-Mississippi. Picture: PA

Six passengers were pronounced dead at the scene on Interstate 20.

Seven people have been killed and dozens were injured in Mississippi after a commercial bus overturned on a major road, officials said.

Six passengers were pronounced dead at the scene on Interstate 20 on Saturday morning, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

Another died at hospital.

The bus was travelling west when it left the road near Bovina in Warren County and flipped over. No other vehicle was involved.

Thirty-seven passengers were taken to hospitals in Vicksburg and Jackson.

By Press Association

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