Mississippi: 3 Dead After Big-Rig Collides with School Bus
- Posted on February 8, 2011 at 5:21pm by
Meredith Jessup
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Photo: Joel McNeece, Calhoun County Journal
Three people were killed Tuesday afternoon after an 18-wheel tractor-trailer clipped a school bus, which then struck a trailing bus, Mississippi police authorities have confirmed. Several other students suffered serious non-life-threatening injuries, including one who was air-lifted to a nearby hospital.
Two teachers were killed in the collision, along with the driver of the 18-wheeler.
The group of 62 high school seniors was returning to Ackerman High School from an admissions visit to the University of Mississippi.
According to local news reports, police believe the truck driver suffered a heart attack behind the wheel just before the crash. The names of the deceased have not been released.
At least 30 students were treated for minor injuries at the scene. Video from the scene shows the mangled vehicles:
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warhoop1958
Posted on February 10, 2011 at 12:05amYes “water”, lets get all the experienced truck drivers off the road and replace them with the newbies coming out of these driving schools after a rigorous 4 week course to a CDL. Remember Jim Fix , publisher of “Runner” magazine. Ran his whole life, very fit. Dead of a heart attack at 56.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 8:21pmGod Bless the families & friends of those killed. Prayers for a speedy recovery for those injured.
Report Post »ARIZONA VETERAN
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 7:07pmThe group of 62 high school seniors was returning to Ackerman High School from an admissions visit to the University of Mississippi.????? WHY ISN’T THIS THE PARENTS RESPONSIBILITY? W TF IS A HIGHSCOOL INVOLVED?? MORE GUBMENT CONTROL AND WASTE OF TAX PAYER MONEY!!!
Report Post »thewater
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 1:17pmsay what u will but its time to get the OLD and UNHEALTHY truck drivers off the road and more random DRUG testing on the the recruits.
Report Post »MellonCrib
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 5:23pmJust how old and drugged up was this truck driver? Is there anything else you can (ass)ume from this report that I seem to be missing? amazing.
Report Post »sbrown
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 5:26pmyou don’t have to be old or unhealthy to have a heart attack.
Report Post »ARIZONA VETERAN
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 7:07pmYES, lets replace them with mexicans….you know, NAFTA and all….
Report Post »tromboneguy60
Posted on February 10, 2011 at 10:26amHere is some information for THEWATER as to a fraction of the regulations we have to abide by as commercial operators. Under the Obama administration the US DOT is currently considering additional health regulations (along with a multitude of others not related to health) that will require drivers with necks greater than 18″ in circumference to undergo sleep studies. Enjoy the reading.
Report Post »http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/medical.htm
RugDog
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 8:25amI’m assuming this is why you need 2 pilots in a passenger plane.
Report Post »Dark Light Dreamer
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 6:43amTo all affected by the tragedy, we pray you find peace and better days in the future.
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