1 Killed, 21 Injured in Crash Involving Bus on Highway 58 in the Mojave Desert

At least one person was killed and 21 others injured after a bus and two vehicles collided on State Route 58 in the Mojave Desert, authorities said.

A Google Map shows the approximate location of a deadly crash involving a bus that occurred on Feb. 27, 2017.

Few details were released about the collision, but preliminary reports indicate that it occurred two miles east of Highway 395 in the unincorporated community of Kramer Junction, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

The department said it has requested at least six helicopters and nine ambulances to treat multiple patients. It has also requested that authorities close State Route 58 east of Highway 395.

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KRAMER JCT: #SBCoFD enrte TC INJURY on Hwy58 2 mi e/o Hwy395. Reported bus vs 2 veh. ^eas

— SB County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) February 27, 2017

KramerJct(Update): @kerncountyfire onscn requesting 4 med helo's. 1 confirmed deceased. Triage continues.

— SB County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) February 27, 2017

KramerJct(Update): Call balanced to MCI. 21 patients. Req 9 ground ambulances in addition to the 4 helo's.

— SB County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) February 27, 2017

Kramer(Update): IC requesting full closure of Hwy58 east of Hwy395.

— SB County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) February 27, 2017

Kramer(Update): Mult helo's unable to reach scene due to weather. CommCtr checking #FortIrwin for avail of #Dustoff resources.

— SB County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) February 27, 2017

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