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Florida bus crash update: Authorities hold press conference after 8 people killed, dozens more hurt
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A bus carrying farm workers rolled over following a crash on State Road 40, killing eight people and critically injuring eight more, authorities said.
The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday on State Road 40 just east of U.S. Highway 41, according to Marion County Fire Rescue. The scene is located just north of the Citrus and Marion county line.
The passengers on the bus — authorities said 53 total — were laborers heading to a watermelon farm and were working for a private company, according to the Ocala StarBanner. An additional 37 people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, fire rescue said.
This is a developing news story. Stay up to date with the latest updates here: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/regional/florida/florida-bus-overturned-deadly-marion-hwy40/67-34df6ce1-1aca-41fb-9c8f-9125e1bf7b8c