Friday, March 5, 2010

Multiple people killed in bus crash near Phoenix


PHOENIX — Rescuers are breaking out windows to get to victims on a passenger bus that crashed on an Interstate south of Phoenix.

Multiple people were killed in the accident early Friday morning. Television reports said the bus appears to be a tour bus.

Details of the accident are unclear. The westbound lanes of Interstate 10 south of Phoenix are closed.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety reports multiple deaths and serious injuries.

A triage location has been set up as medics treat the injured.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

PHOENIX (AP) — Multiple people have been killed near Phoenix when a bus hit a semi.

Details of the accident Friday morning were unclear. The westbound lanes of Interstate 10 south of Phoenix were closed.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety reports multiple fatalities and serious injuries.

Television reports said the bus appears to be a tour bus.

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