BREAKING: Tour bus accident and Big Rig accident on 210 and 605 eastbound. Multiple accidents are being reported.
— FOX 11 Los Angeles (@myfoxla) August 22, 2013
A tour bus collided with a big rig on a crowded California highway with injuries reported, reports Fox Los Angeles.
Here’s what you need to know…
1. One Person Was Trapped in the Wreckage
30 people are reported to be injured. One person is said to have been trapped in the wreckage. At least nine ambulances responded to the scene.
2. HAZMAT are on Scene
Hazmat is arriving at the crash scene on the EB 210 Fwy at Irwindale Ave per CHP #210buscrash
— Venusse Navid (@NavidSGVN) August 22, 2013
It’s reported that HAZMAT is required to deal with a fuel spill in the area.
3. The Freeway is Closed Going Both Ways
UPDATE: ALL LANES OF I-210 IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AT IRWINDALE AVE ARE CLOSED FOR LIFEFLIGHT-LOG 1192
— CHP Southern Div. (@CHPsouthern) August 22, 2013
CBS Los Angeles reports that the crash occurred on the eastbound 210 Freeway at the 605 connector just after 10:00 a.m. local time.
4. Translators Have Been Requested to the Scene
First responders who speak Cantonese or Mandarin called to scene of bus crash in #Irwindale to help translate. @myfoxla
— Gigi Graciette (@GigiGraciette) August 22, 2013
Mandarin and Cantonese translators are at the site of the accident to help the passengers.
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5. The Tour Company Have Mixed Reviews on Yelp
The tour bus is operated by a company called Da Zhen Bus Company. The company is based about 20 miles from the crash site
BREAKING: Tour Bus says it's from Dazhen Bus Company from Montery Park. @myfoxla for continuing coverage right now
— FOX 11 Los Angeles (@myfoxla) August 22, 2013