A tragic bus accident in Mississippi claimed seven lives, including a 16-year-old girl and her 6-year-old brother. Authorities reported that a tire failure likely caused the motor coach to veer off the road and overturn.
The incident occurred Saturday east of Vicksburg, Mississippi, resulting in 37 injuries, according to officials.
The National Transportation Safety Board revealed preliminary investigation results, confirming the crash happened early Saturday near Vicksburg.
NTSB Board Member Todd Inman (R) and investigator Jerome Cantrell examine the motorcoach involved in the fatal Aug. 31 crash in Vicksburg, Mississippi. pic.twitter.com/dPeVx7K9nJ
— NTSB Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) September 2, 2024
“The NTSB, along with the Mississippi Highway Patrol, is deploying a team to investigate the motor coach crash that occurred after a tire failure on Interstate 20 near Vicksburg, Mississippi,” stated the NTSB on X.
Six individuals died on the scene, while one succumbed at Merit Health Hospital in Vicksburg. Authorities mentioned that the co-driver did not require hospitalisation.
Warren County Coroner Doug L. Huskey informed ABC News that all the deceased were from Mexico, including the young siblings.
NTSB investigates bus crash in Mississippi that killed 7, injured dozens https://t.co/2ZFVzpPIXS pic.twitter.com/fLEr1sKaNJ
— WJTV 12 News (@WJTV) September 1, 2024
Huskey confirmed the identification of the victims and noted that the Mississippi Highway Patrol would release their names on Sunday afternoon.
The 2018 Volvo commercial bus was heading west on Interstate 20 when it left the road just before 1 a.m. local time.
Besides the teenager and her brother, three men and two women also lost their lives, as confirmed by Huskey.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division are leading the investigation into the crash.
What Other Media Are Saying
- FOX News reports that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has listed “tire failure” as a potential cause of a fatal bus crash in Mississippi, which resulted in the deaths of seven people and injuries to 37 others. (read more)
- USA Today reports on a deadly Mississippi bus crash caused by tire failure, killing seven and injuring 36, with NTSB investigating mechanical and driver factors. (read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What caused the Mississippi bus crash?
A tire failure caused the bus to run off the road and overturn.
How many people were injured in the bus crash near Vicksburg?
37 people were injured in the crash.
Who is investigating the Mississippi bus crash?
The NTSB and Mississippi Highway Patrol are investigating the crash.
Were all the victims of the crash from Mexico?
Yes, all the people killed were from Mexico.
What time did the bus crash occur?
The crash occurred just before 1 a.m. local time.
