A devastating bus accident occurred early Saturday on westbound Interstate 20, east of Vicksburg, Mississippi, leaving seven people dead and dozens injured, according to authorities. The victims included two siblings, aged 6 and 16, as confirmed by Warren County Coroner Doug Huskey. Thirty-seven passengers were transported to hospitals in Vicksburg and Jackson with their injuries yet to be determined, stated the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

The incident involved a 2018 Volvo bus that overturned near Bovina, as reported by the highway patrol. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace expressed his grief, stating, "Anytime you have people injured or killed, it's tragic but when you have a situation like this where you have multiple fatalities and multiple injuries, it makes it even worse." Six passengers were pronounced dead at the accident scene, while another victim succumbed to injuries at the hospital, revealed the highway patrol.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with authorities working tirelessly to determine the factors that led to this tragic accident. Tow truck driver Keith Allison, who was present at the scene, recounted how the bus veered off the highway and ended up in a ditch, resulting in numerous passengers being ejected.

This is an ongoing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victims' families and loved ones affected by this heartbreaking incident.