Tragic Mississippi Bus Crash: Investigations Focus on Tire Failure and Maintenance

A bus crash in Mississippi killed seven and injured dozens more. NTSB investigations are focusing on tire maintenance and the bus operator’s safety record. The vehicle was en route from Atlanta to Dallas with 43 on board when it overturned on Interstate 20. Victims include a 6-year-old boy and his sister.

A devastating bus crash in Mississippi claimed the lives of seven people and left dozens injured. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the role of tire maintenance in the accident, according to member Todd Inman at a recent news conference.

The 2018 Volvo bus was headed westbound on Interstate 20 near Bovina in Warren County early Saturday when the crash occurred. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, the vehicle left the road and overturned, killing six on the scene and one at a hospital. The tragic losses include a 6-year-old boy and his 16-year-old sister, as identified by their mother. Thirty-six others were transported to hospitals, though updates on their conditions remain unavailable.

The bus, carrying 41 passengers and two drivers, was operated by Autobuses Regiomontanos and was traveling from Atlanta to Dallas. The NTSB will scrutinize the carrier's safety record and bus occupant protections during the investigation. Autobuses Regiomontanos claims 20 years of experience and a modern, well-maintained fleet according to its website, which also promotes special prices for workers on cross-border trips between Mexico and the U.S.

(With inputs from agencies.)