Tragedy struck in north-central Florida as a bus carrying farm workers was involved in a fatal crash, resulting in eight deaths and 45 injuries. The incident occurred on a state highway when the 2010 International Bus, carrying approximately 53 farm workers, collided with a 2001 Ford Ranger at around 6:35 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Following the collision, the bus veered off the road, crashed through a fence, and overturned, leading to the devastating outcome. Emergency responders from Marion County Fire Rescue swiftly arrived at the scene to assist the victims.
