- The crash occurred in Dunnellon, Florida on Tuesday morning at around 6:30am
- Officials said the bus was carrying 53 people, including ‘migrant workers’
- A 2001 Ford Ranger Truck was also involved, however the cause is unclear
A horror crash in Florida involving a bus has killed at least eight people, left eight more in critical condition and hospitalized at least 37.
The crash occurred in Dunnellon, Marion County on Tuesday morning at around 6:30am.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the bus was carrying ‘migrant workers’ to a watermelon farm, which officials confirmed was Cannon Farms, around 15 miles from the crash site.
The Florida Highway Patrol told DailyMail.com the crash also involved a 2001 Ford Ranger Truck that ‘collided in a widespread manner’ with the bus. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
A horror crash in Florida involving a bus has killed at least eight people, left eight more in critical condition and hospitalized at least 37
The crash occurred in Dunnellon, Marion County on Tuesday morning at around 6:30am
It is unclear what caused the crash, although aerial images showed a crumpled grey pickup truck that was also reportedly involved in the incident
Officials said the bus was travelling to Cannon Farms, around 15 miles from the crash site
Officials said 53 ‘migrant workers’ were travelling to a watermelon farm on the bus before it overturned
It is unclear what caused the fatal wreck, which reportedly also involved a pickup truck
Florida officials have closed sections of State Road 40 West as they deal with the fatal wreck
Officials said the migrant workers were employed by a private company, and the owner of the company was among those transported to hospital, according to OCALA.
Of the 45 people injured, 37 were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Eight were listed as in critical condition.
Early reports falsely indicated that the crash involved schoolchildren, however authorities clarified that a Marion County Public Schools bus was being used to transport injured people from the scene to hospital.
Images showed a crumpled grey pickup truck that was also reportedly involved in the incident. The condition of the driver is unclear.
Florida officials have closed sections of State Road 40 West as they deal with the fatal wreck.
Numerous law enforcement agencies are on the scene, and officials said the investigation is being led by the Florida Highway Patrol.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information is confirmed.