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2 killed, nearly 20 injured in charter bus highway crash, state police say
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· August 26, 2026
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Key points : A fatal collision between a bus and another vehicle resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries. The bus company has expressed sorrow over the incident and is working with investigators.
From Lake Charles, La.: A fatal collision between a bus and another vehicle resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries. The bus company has expressed sorrow over the incident and is working with investigators. Authorities have not released the identities of those who died. Nineteen people were hurt in the crash, but the extent of their injuries is not known at this time.
The incident is under investigation, with the bus company cooperating with authorities to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision. Further information about the crash can be found through official channels.
Details about the incident are still emerging, and officials have not shared all the information available to them.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
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