- The accident occurred in Dunnellon, Florida, on Tuesday morning around 6:30 am.
A horrific crash in Florida involving a bus killed at least eight people, left eight more in critical condition and hospitalized at least 37.
The accident occurred in Dunnellon, Marion County, Tuesday morning around 6:30 am.
Florida Highway Patrol officers said the bus was transporting 53 “immigrant workers” to a watermelon farm.
Early reports falsely stated that the accident involved schoolchildren; However, authorities clarified that a Marion County Public Schools bus was being used to transport the injured from the scene to the hospital.
A horrific accident in Florida involving a bus killed at least eight people, left eight more in critical condition and hospitalized at least 37
The accident occurred in Dunnellon, Marion County, Tuesday morning around 6:30 am.
Authorities said 53 ‘immigrant workers’ were traveling to a watermelon farm on the bus before it overturned.
It is unclear what caused the fatal crash, which also reportedly involved a pickup truck.
Authorities said the migrant workers were employees of a private company and that the company’s owner was among those transported to the hospital, according to OCALA.
It is unclear what caused the accident, although the footage also showed a crumpled gray pickup truck that was also reportedly involved in the incident.
Florida officials have closed sections of State Road 40 West while they deal with the fatal crash.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information is confirmed.
