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Greyhound bus rolls on I-70 in central Utah, injuring 32

Posted at 7:04 AM, Dec 28, 2021
and last updated 2021-12-28 21:34:21-05

EMERY COUNTY, Utah — More than 30 people were injured late Monday night in central Utah when a Greyhound bus traveling to Las Vegas lost control on I-70 and rolled over, according to authorities.


The bus was heading west on I-70 around 11:47 p.m. in a remote area of Emery County carrying around 37 passengers and a driver. Before overturning, the bus went off the right side of the road and traveled roughly 100 yards, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety.

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A greyhound bus carrying 40 people rolled over in central Utah on I-70 Monday night, Dec. 28 2021.

Ambulances from Carbon, Emery, Wayne, Sevier, and Sanpete counties, as well as fire and search and rescue personnel, were called to the area. A total of 32 people were taken to local hospitals with injuries ranging from serious to minor, although none of them appeared to be life-threatening.

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A bus rolled over on I-70 in central Utah injuring at least 20 people Monday night, Dec. 27, 2021.

According to authorities, the Emery County Sheriff's Office established a church in Emery for the non-injured passengers to be taken to where they could rest and stay warm.

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A Greyhound Bus rolled off I-70 in central Utah injuring 20 people Monday night, Dec. 27 2021.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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