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Multiple deaths in US bus crash Multiple deaths in US bus crash
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Several people are reported to have been killed in a bus crash near Phoenix, Arizona. At least six people have been killed and several others seriously injured in a bus crash near Phoenix, Arizona.
State public safety officials said there had been "multiple fatalities and serious injuries" in the incident. State public safety officials said the roof of the bus was crushed in the accident on Interstate 10 south of Phoenix at 0527 local time (1227GMT).
Westbound lanes of Interstate 10 south of Phoenix have been closed, AP news agency reported. US media said the crash also involved two trucks and several cars.
US media reports said rescuers were breaking windows to get to victims. Medics have set up an emergency site to deal with casualties, AP reports. Rescuers smashed windows to get to victims and medics have set up an emergency site to deal with casualties, reports said.
Broadcaster Phoenix ABC-15.com said the crash happened at 0527 local time (1227GMT) and also involved two trucks and several cars. Westbound lanes of Interstate 10 have been closed.
The report quoted a fire official saying five people had been killed with up to seven more in a critical condition. Witnesses said the badly damaged bus was by the side of the road surrounded by debris.
Witnesses said the badly-damaged bus is by the side of the road surrounded by debris.
It is not clear how many of the casualties are from the bus or from the other vehicles involved.It is not clear how many of the casualties are from the bus or from the other vehicles involved.
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