8 dead, 45 injured in Florida crash involving bus carrying farm workers

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8 Dead,Roughly 40 Taken To Hospitals After Collision In,Officials Say

At least eight people have died and 45 were injured in a 'severe' crash in Florida, local officials said Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 3:31PMAt least eight people have died and 45 were taken to hospitals in a "severe" crash in Florida, local officials said Tuesday morning.

Eight people died at the scene and 45 injured were taken to medical facilities, including eight in critical condition, James Lucas with Marion County Fire Rescue said.The two vehicles sideswiped each other, but it was not immediately clear why, officials said.The workers were being transported to Cannon Farms in Dunellon, which has been harvesting watermelons.

8 Dead Roughly 40 Taken To Hospitals After Collision In Officials Say

 

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