Several passengers were ejected from a bus during a collision on Interstate 10 near Phoenix, Arizona this morning. Six people died in the bus accident.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety has stated that the bus rear-ended a pickup truck on the highway, causing the bus driver to lose control of the vehicle. The bus veered to the left, then to the right, eventually going off the road and rolling over into a ditch. Passengers were ejected during the rollover.
There were 21 passengers on the bus at the time of the accident, and 15 were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Five were transported by helicopter due to serious injuries. Two children were injured in the bus accident as well.
All westbound lanes of the highway were blocked as emergency crews assisted the injured victims near the accident site.
If you have been injured in a bus accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages. An experienced bus accident attorney can help provide you with the greatest likelihood of a successful outcome to your case.
If you have a bus accident claim in the Phoenix, Arizona area, please contact the experienced attorneys at The Mayro Law Firm today to schedule your free initial consultation.
