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1 dead, multiple people injured in tour bus crash on 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights
A tour bus carrying about 60 passengers collided with SUV about 5 a.m. Sunday, according to the L.A. County Fire Department.
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One person is dead and dozens injured in an early morning crash involving a tour bus on the 60 West in Hacienda Heights.
The latest: The incident was reported at around 5:00 a.m. The tour bus was reportedly carrying about 60 passengers. The collision involved the bus and a SUV, according to the L.A. County Fire Department. The SUV was engulfed in flames.
Authorities say at least one person sustained critical injuries, and 32 people in total were transported to local hospitals.
California Highway Patrol is on the scene and investigating.
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