News Summary
A multiple car crash in San Antonio resulted in four deaths and numerous injuries after a stolen Camaro collided with a passenger bus. The bus, transporting travelers from Fort Worth to Mexico, overturned following the impact, ejecting several passengers. Amid the tragedy, officials are actively searching for suspects who fled the scene, adding further tension to an already devastating incident that has left many in the community mourning.
San Antonio, Texas
A devastating multi-car crash occurred on Thursday afternoon in San Antonio, resulting in four fatalities and over a dozen injuries. The incident involved a passenger bus from Transportes Guerra, which was transporting individuals from Fort Worth to Mexico.
The crash was triggered by a stolen white Camaro that was reportedly speeding on Interstate 35. Witnesses stated that the Camaro collided with the bus, striking the trailer attached to it. This impact caused the bus to lose control and ultimately collide with an 18-wheeler. The severity of the crash led to the bus rolling onto its side, which ejected several passengers.
Tragically, two elderly individuals on the bus were pronounced dead at the scene, while two others succumbed to their injuries later at the hospital. Among the dead were Maria De Rosario Sanchez, 79 years old, remembered as a devoted matriarch, and Tito Guerra, the bus driver. Another victim, Gonzalo Aguirre, was en route to visit family in Coahuila, Mexico.
In total, 18 individuals were rushed to various local hospitals with injuries sustained during the collision, which included both children and seniors. Many of those hospitalized are reported to be in stable condition, with a few still undergoing treatment.
Authorities continue to search for suspects who fled the scene on foot immediately following the crash. Reports indicate that at least one suspect was armed with an AK-style rifle. Eyewitnesses observed the suspects abandoning the stolen Camaro after the collision and fleeing toward a nearby waterway. The exact number of individuals involved in the flight from the scene remains unclear, with initial reports suggesting four suspects followed by subsequent adjustments in official statements.
The incident occurred around 2 p.m. near Palo Alto Road in the southbound lanes of I-35. San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus confirmed that children were among the injured, and the bus was carrying over 20 passengers at the time of the crash. The severity of the accident led to a temporary closure of I-35, which has since reopened.
The bus company has reached out through social media, requesting relatives of passengers involved in the accident to come forward for assistance. Local authorities have yet to clarify if the Camaro was reported stolen before the incident or provided details regarding its theft. The investigation into the crash and the whereabouts of the fleeing suspects continues as authorities work to gather more information.
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