1 Dies, Over 50 Others Damage in Tour Bus Rollover at Grand Canyon West

GRAND CANYON WEST, Ariz. (AP) — One individual was killed and greater than 50 others injured in a rollover involving a tour bus Tuesday in northern Arizona, authorities stated.

The bus rolled over simply earlier than 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grand Canyon West, in accordance with the Hualapai Nation Police Division.

Grand Canyon West is run by the tribe however has no operational ties to Grand Canyon Nationwide Park, which is managed by the Nationwide Park Service.

The rollover concerned 57 individuals; one died, eight have been flown to hospitals and others with accidents that weren’t essential have been pushed for therapy, police stated in an announcement.

The identify of the one who died and particulars on the injured individuals weren’t instantly launched.

A personal tour operator and a customer’s private car collided close to the Grand Canyon West car parking zone, Las Vegas TV station KTNV reported, however tribal officers declined remark, citing an ongoing investigation.

The Arizona Division of Public Security, which can be investigating the crash, didn’t instantly return calls.

Grand Canyon West is situated in northern Mohave County on the west facet of the Grand Canyon and the South Rim of the Colorado River.

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