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accidentsdisasters2 years ago

"Tragedy Strikes Ohio: Mourning the Victims of the Licking County Bus Crash"

First responders in Licking County, Ohio, described the scene of a deadly bus crash on I-70 as something they had never experienced before. Witnesses called 911 to report the crash, with one caller stating that the back of the bus was on fire and children were still inside. The West Licking Fire District and EMS crews quickly arrived on the scene, working to extinguish the flames and triage the injured. Despite the challenging circumstances, the responders praised the heroism, strength, and teamwork displayed by the students and chaperones from Tusky Valley schools. Over 60 emergency apparatuses and around 100 personnel from multiple agencies were involved in the response.

accidentsdisasters2 years ago

"Fiery I-70 Crash Causes Mass Casualty Incident and Interstate Closure in Licking County"

Both directions of Interstate 70 in Licking County, Ohio, are closed near the State Route 310 interchange due to a "mass casualty incident" involving a reported collision between a tractor-trailer and a commercial bus, possibly a Greyhound bus. Multiple emergency personnel and medical helicopters have been dispatched to the scene, and patients have been transported to several area hospitals. The incident is classified as a level 3 mass casualty incident, indicating the potential for 10 or more injuries. The highway remains closed as authorities assess the situation.