Overview
- Officials said 36 people were on board, including adults and teens, when the bus crashed near mile marker 38 just before 9 p.m.
- Responders declared a mass casualty incident, set up a triage area on scene, and coordinated transports to local hospitals.
- After reconciling initial tallies, CHP reported 19 patients were transported, including three with severe injuries, and others had minor or no injuries.
- Investigators said the bus was the only vehicle involved, there were no fire or vehicle hazards, and the driver is not being investigated for DUI.
- Highway 330 remains closed in both directions with no estimated reopening time, and officials advised motorists to use State Route 18 as an alternate route.