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French tourists in fatal US crash French tourists in fatal US crash
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At least five people were killed and dozens injured when a bus carrying French tourists overturned on a California highway.At least five people were killed and dozens injured when a bus carrying French tourists overturned on a California highway.
Several passengers were ejected from the bus directly onto the road, local officials said.Several passengers were ejected from the bus directly onto the road, local officials said.
The California Highway Patrol said the injured were airlifted to hospitals in the surrounding area, where some remain for treatment.The California Highway Patrol said the injured were airlifted to hospitals in the surrounding area, where some remain for treatment.
An investigation has begun into the cause of the crash.An investigation has begun into the cause of the crash.
The tour bus, carrying around 40 passengers, was on its way from San Fransisco to southern California when the crash happened shortly before 1530 local (2230 GMT) The tour bus, carrying around 40 passengers, was on its way from San Francisco to southern California when the crash happened shortly before 1530 local (2230 GMT)
California Highway Patrol officer Brian Wiest said the wreckage was among the worst he had seen in his career.California Highway Patrol officer Brian Wiest said the wreckage was among the worst he had seen in his career.
The crashed bus, which belongs to the Orion Pacific charter service, could be seen lying on its side on the southbound lane which was closed for several hours.The crashed bus, which belongs to the Orion Pacific charter service, could be seen lying on its side on the southbound lane which was closed for several hours.