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 (@colin_atagi) 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.
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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 (@colin_atagi) 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.