Mississippi Bus Crash: A tragic bus crash in Mississippi has left 7 people dead and 37 injured after a tire failure caused the vehicle to overturn on Interstate 20. Authorities continue to investigate.
BOVINA, Miss. (AP) — A tragic accident unfolded on Saturday morning when a commercial bus overturned on Interstate 20 in Mississippi, resulting in the deaths of seven people and injuries to 37 others, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
The bus, operated by Autobuses Regiomontanos, was traveling westbound when it veered off the highway near Bovina in Warren County and flipped over. No other vehicles were involved in the incident, which officials have attributed to tire failure. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed this cause on the social media platform X, as the investigation into the crash continues.
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Tragically, six passengers were pronounced dead at the scene, and a seventh victim succumbed to their injuries at a hospital. Among the deceased were a 6-year-old boy and his 16-year-old sister, as confirmed by Warren County Coroner Doug Huskey. The identities of the other victims are still being determined by authorities.
The crash has left the community in shock, with 37 injured passengers being rushed to hospitals in Vicksburg and Jackson for treatment. The Mississippi Highway Patrol and NTSB are working together to gather more information and continue the investigation.
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Autobuses Regiomontanos, a company with over 20 years of experience in cross-border transportation between the U.S. and Mexico, has described its fleet as modern and well-maintained. However, the fatal crash has raised serious questions about the safety of the vehicles and the circumstances leading to this tragic event. A spokesperson for the company, contacted at their Laredo, Texas office, confirmed awareness of the incident but declined to provide further details.
As the investigation unfolds, the community mourns the loss of life and hopes for the recovery of those injured. Further updates from authorities are expected as more information becomes available.
