A tragic bus crash in Chester County, South Carolina, has claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy. The crash occurred on Interstate 77 South, involving buses from the Lexington County Schools District 2 carrying students from Pine Ridge Middle School. A tire blowout caused one bus to hit a guardrail and overturn, resulting in 38 patients being transported to hospitals. One student, Jose Maria Gonzales Linares, lost his life in the accident.
Emergency responders from the Richburg Fire Department described the harrowing scene, with students trapped inside the overturned bus. Officials are providing counseling support for the students and planning recovery efforts. Clinical experts highlighted the potential emotional trauma that survivors may face, urging parents to look out for signs of distress.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and the NASCAR Hall of Fame expressed condolences and support for the victims and their families. Investigations by the South Carolina Highway Patrol will determine the cause of the crash and any potential negligence on the part of the bus driver or maintenance.
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