re: #154 plansbandc

Bus accident with multiple fatalities in New Mexico near the Arizona border. Awful.

Some info:

MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. —

What happened?

The New Mexico State Police Department says a Greyhound bus and semitrailer collided Thursday afternoon.

Where did this happen?

The crash happened on westbound I-40 near Thoreau. Traffic is being diverted at mile marker 53.

How many people were on board?

Greyhound said a total of 47 passengers were on board during the time of the crash.

Were there any fatalities?

Officials said multiple people were killed in the crash. There are also additional victims who suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospitals.

A spokesperson with the Gallup Indian Medical Center said they received a total of 37 patients.

The spokesperson said up to six of those patients were transferred to other hospitals that are trained in trauma care, including a baby.

Other hospitals in the area haven’t released information.

What caused the crash?

Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.

Where was the bus traveling?

Greyhound said the bus left from St. Louis and was heading through New Mexico to Los Angeles.

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