At least 3 killed in Mississippi school bus crash

At least 3 killed in Mississippi school bus crash

2011-02-09 10:38:08 GMT+7 (ICT)

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI (BNO NEWS) -- At least 3 people were killed after an 18-wheeler crashed into a Mississippi school bus carrying a group of seniors after a campus visit of Ole Miss, local media reported Tuesday.

Calhoun County Coroner Jerry Fleming told WKRG News 5 that two teachers and the driver of the 18-wheeler died, and at least 10 students from Ackerman High School, located in Choctaw County, Mississippi, were injured during Tuesday's crash.

Gary Bailey, 54, who was driving the 18-wheeler that crashed into the school bus head-on, died. Teacher and Assistant Football Coach Steven Moss, as well as teacher Phyllis Graham were also killed during the accident.

The accident occurred on Mississippi highway 8, around 40 miles south of the University of Mississippi at Oxford.

As investigations into the incident are being conducted, the injured students were transported to local hospitals, and one was airlifted. Their injuries have been reportedly non-life threatening.

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