A collision involving a tour bus and a semi truck resulted in 13 deaths.
#CHP: At least three dead, "possibly more" in tour bus crash on I-10 @MyDesert pic.twitter.com/RtouP2y3HZ
— Colin Atagi (@TDSColinAtagi) October 23, 2016
The crash happened about 5:20 am on the I-10 west of Indian Avenue, according to KESQ. 13 people died in the collision. 31 people were taken to the hospital.
Authorities has closed all westbound lanes on the freeway at Indian Canyon – where traffic is being diverted off the freeway.
#breaking #news I-10 mass casualty accident 21 people transported to local hospitals in the area 3 confirmed fatals pic.twitter.com/UrM8fGdO5h
— Chris Tarpening (@Tarp1969) October 23, 2016
Update – 9:05 am: The Desert Sun reports the number of fatalities is at least seven.
Update – 10:22 am: The number of fatalities is now 11, according to the Desert Sun. The freeway is expected to be closed until at least 4 pm. The CHP believes the bus was coming from Red Earth Casino.
WB 10 all lanes blocked @ Indian in Palm Springs due to accident. Unknown duration possibly all day.use alt detour routes avoid the area
— Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) October 23, 2016
CHP estimates westbound I-10 could be closed until 4 pm due to fatal crash @MyDesert pic.twitter.com/1LHdTzaNhX
— Colin Atagi (@TDSColinAtagi) October 23, 2016
Update – 10:35 am:
Update 0 2:05pm:
Updated: CHP confirms 13 fatalities in bus crash near Palm Springs. 31 others injured. https://t.co/QGvIgpPPXg
— Christopher Weddle (@csweddle) October 23, 2016
Most of dead in Palm Springs bus crash were found seated in front part of the bus. Survivors said most passengers were asleep at time.
— Brian Rokos (@Brian_Rokos) October 23, 2016
Most of dead in Palm Springs bus crash were found seated in front part of the bus. Survivors said most passengers were asleep at time.
— Brian Rokos (@Brian_Rokos) October 23, 2016
Update – 4:55 pm: The freeway has reopened.
WB Interstate 10 at Indian Canyon is now open https://t.co/LDEFBDUGRF
— Palm Springs PD (@PalmSpringsPD) October 23, 2016
This is a breaking news story. This post will be updated as new information comes in.
