Bus carrying more than 50 farmworkers crashes in Florida – 8 killed, dozens injured

The crash involved a 2010 International Bus and a 2001 Ford Ranger truck early Tuesday morning., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Published: May 14, 2024 11:42am

Updated: May 14, 2024 11:46am

A bus carrying more than 50 farmworkers crashed in north central Florida on Tuesday, killing eight and injuring 37 others as of early afternoon.

The 2010 International Bus collided with a 2001 Ford Ranger truck in the early morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

After the collision, the bus reportedly veered off of the road and went through a fence and overturned, police said.

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