Bus crash near Bryce Canyon, four confirmed fatalities and multiple critical injuries
Sep 20, 2019, 1:41 PM | Updated: 2:00 pm
GARFIELD COUNTY– A bus full of Chinese tourist has crashed near Bryce Canyon. four confirmed dead and 13-15 critical injuries.
#SR12BusCrash Update. We are still confirming four fatalities and 12-15 others with very critical injuries. We are confirming the tourists are Chinese speaking tourists. I am working on getting photos posted.
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) September 20, 2019
Multiple Air ambulances and rescue crews have been sent to the scene.
Troopers are en route to a tour bus crash near Bryce Canyon on SR-12. Multiple Air ambulances and rescue crews have been dispatched. We will update as more information comes in. Please avoid the area and let first responders work.
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) September 20, 2019
Garfield County Commissioner Leland Pollock said the crash is between the top of Red Canyon and The Pines Restaurant.
“The diver just went off the road,” said Pollock. “This is pretty overwhelming for a little county of 4900.”
This is a developing story. The story will be updated.