Multiple people are dead after a crash involving Greyhound bus and a semi-truck in New Mexico Thursday, authorities confirm.
The crash occurred on westbound I-40 near Thoreau, New Mexico around 1 p.m., reports local news station KOB 4 and photos show the truck on its side and the bus with front-end damage. Details of how the crash occurred were not immediately available, but the news outlet reported that there were originally 47 passengers on board the bus, as per a statement from Greyhound.
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“Thank you for contacting us regarding the recent incident involving Greyhound bus schedule #1333, in Albuquerque, NM headed to Phoenix, NM. There were 47 passengers onboard,” the statement given to KOB reads. “The total number of injuries has not been determined at this time. The cause of the incident has not yet been determined. We are fully cooperating with local authorities and will also complete an investigation of our own.”
The station reported that hospitals in nearby Gallup have been told to be ready to treat eight people as a result of the crash.
“Officers have confirmed multiple casualties in this crash,” New Mexico State Police shared on Twitter. “Officers and EMS are still working this scene actively. More information will be released when available.”
Officers have confirmed multiple casualties in this crash. Officers and EMS are still working this scene actively. More information will be released when available.
— NMSP (@NMStatePolice) August 30, 2018
McKinley County Emergency Management has also set up a phone number for people concerned about their family members who may have been involved in the crash.
McKinley County Emergency Management has established the following number for family members of passengers looking for information on their relatives: 505-722-2002
— NMSP (@NMStatePolice) August 30, 2018
Local KOB reporter Patrick Hayes was on the scene sharing photos and descriptions of the scene.
Here’s a couple pictures from viewers. You can see a semi and a @greyhoundbus. pic.twitter.com/nq0HWrEymu
— Patrick Hayes (@KOBPatrickHayes) August 30, 2018
Authorities say they’re coordinating a place for families to meet their loved ones that were on the bus.
One woman tells me her son was traveling from Arkansas to California.
— Patrick Hayes (@KOBPatrickHayes) August 30, 2018
This is a few miles from the crash and it’s bumper-to-bumper traffic. pic.twitter.com/Ul1GFYXKqX
— Patrick Hayes (@KOBPatrickHayes) August 30, 2018
People hearing the news were quick to offer their thoughts and prayers to the victims of the crash on Twitter.
Prayers for all involved. We passed it… it was horrific.
— Kimberly Atherton (@K_Atherton) August 30, 2018
Prayer’s for everyone.
— Sally Mcley (@sally_mcley) August 30, 2018
Photo credit: KOB 4
