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Mississippi Bus Crash Kills 7, Including 6-Year-Old, Injures 37
Aug 31, 2024, 06:00 PM
A tragic bus crash in Mississippi has resulted in the deaths of seven people and injuries to 37 others. The accident occurred early Saturday morning when a commercial bus overturned on Interstate 20 east of Vicksburg. Among the deceased are a 6-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy, who were siblings. The Mississippi Highway Patrol confirmed that six passengers died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries at a hospital. The bus was reportedly headed for Mexico when it veered off the road.
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