Eagle County transit bus falls into river during Highway 6 accident; extended closure in effect

After colliding with a pickup truck Friday afternoon an Eagle County transit system bus went over the embankment and into the river.
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Two people were injured when an Eagle County transit system bus collided with a work truck Friday afternoon in Edwards.

The occupants of the work truck were transported to the hospital with injuries. The extent of their injuries is not yet known, Kris Widlak, Eagle County’s communications director said.

The bus went over the embankment into the river and the pickup truck sustained serious damage, according to the Eagle River Fire Protection District

Two people were injured when an Eagle County transit system bus collided with a work truck Friday afternoon in Edwards.

The occupants of the work truck were transported to the hospital with injuries. The extent of their injuries is not yet known, Kris Widlak, Eagle County’s communications director said.

The bus went over the embankment into the river and the pickup truck sustained serious damage, according to the Eagle River Fire Protection District

This is a developing story that will be updated.

via:: The Aspen Times