HENDERSON, N.C. (H. Jardon) January 2, 2008 — A Greyhound bus rammed into a big rig truck’s tractor-trailer today. The bus then fell into an embankment, causing various injuries to at least 50 individuals. It is known so far that 2 individuals suffered catastrophic injuries in the big rig truck accident. They were both airlifted to UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina according to the hospital officials.
The Greyhound was en route coming from Richmond, Va., on the way to Raleigh on U.S. 1. All of a sudden, the tractor-trailer in front of the bus attempted to make a turn, The driver of the Greyhound did not slow down according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol spokes people.
After striking big rig truck, the speeding Greyhound bus drove off the road and tumbled and flipped onto its side. These types of accidents also happen in Los Angeles and Orange County, California. If you were hurt in an accident such as this, you should speak with a serious bus or truck accident lawyer.
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