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University of South Carolina Fraternity Bus Crash in Mississippi Leaves 11 Injured

The bus, carrying students to a New Orleans event, crashed after a tire blew out, highlighting the driver's and a student's heroic actions to prevent further tragedy.

  • Eleven people were injured, including the bus driver and a student critically, when a bus carrying University of South Carolina students crashed in Mississippi.
  • The bus, carrying Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity members and guests, was en route to New Orleans when a tire blowout caused it to hit a concrete barrier.
  • Driver Tina Wilson and student Paul Clune were hailed as heroes for their actions that likely prevented further injuries or fatalities.
  • The bus company, Dixon Motor Xpress, has a satisfactory safety rating, with no other accidents reported since its establishment in 2019.
  • The University of South Carolina is providing support to affected students, including mental health and academic assistance.
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