California bus crash: Real-time updates from Los Angeles Times

10 people are killed when a charter bus carrying high school students collides with a freight truck. Los Angeles Times reporters provide information in real time.

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by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 6:00:23 PM
Red Cross has enough volunteers and supplies for #Orland bus crash survivors, rep says.
4/11/2014 6:02:13 PM ReneLynch
Pieces of the wreckage being carted away from the crash scene. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
4/11/2014 6:02:52 PM Amy.Hubbard
Sheriff: Those who are unaccounted for we can "ID by circumstance" but they're looking for "positive identification" of victims of bus crash.
4/11/2014 6:03:52 PM Amy.Hubbard
Sheriff says identification of victims may depend on a forensic odontologist, using dental records. If not, DNA will have to be used.
4/11/2014 6:04:19 PM Amy.Hubbard
The majority of the deceased were found in the front of the bus "or right on the ground in front"
4/11/2014 6:04:20 PM ReneLynch
Investigators sift through the crash scene Friday morning. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 6:05:04 PM
Most of the dead found were in the front of bus or on the ground in front, Glenn County Sheriff/Coroner says. #Orland
4/11/2014 6:05:33 PM Amy.Hubbard
Officials: The fire "was almost immediate" according to witness accounts. Those who were fleeing the bus saw flames at the front of the bus immediately after the impact.
4/11/2014 6:06:44 PM Amy.Hubbard
As part of the autopsy, toxicology test will be conducted on the driver of the FedEx truck.
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 6:06:46 PM
Toxicology reports will take time, Sheriff/Coroner says.
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 6:07:29 PM
"This was a horrific collision," Sheriff/Coroner says. Impact was heard across #Orland community.
by Ruben Vives via twitter retweeted by LANow 4/11/2014 6:07:49 PM
#LAUSD officials say they will hold a press conference at noon.
4/11/2014 6:08:29 PM Amy.Hubbard
In the accident, a sedan was struck, two occupants sustained "minor to moderate" injuries.
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 6:08:52 PM
Sedan was also struck in #Orland bus crash. 2 people sustained minor-moderate injuries, but are expected to be ok, CHP says.
by Kate Mather via twitter retweeted by ChrisMegerian 4/11/2014 6:08:58 PM
Glenn County sheriff says impact of #Orland crash was heard 100s of yards, if not a quarter of a mile away. "This was a horrific collision."
4/11/2014 6:10:03 PM Amy.Hubbard
Final count of occupants of the bus: 48
4/11/2014 6:11:22 PM Amy.Hubbard
Asking for any witnesses with information to call: 530 934 5424
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 6:11:43 PM
CHP is looking for witnesses who saw what happened on SB side of fwy when truck lost control: 530-934-5424
by Angel Jennings via twitter 4/11/2014 6:12:20 PM
A family member confirms that Michael Myvett, 29, of LA and his fiancé are among the chaperones missing & presumed dead #Orland #buscrash
by Kate Mather via twitter retweeted by ChrisMegerian 4/11/2014 6:12:38 PM
#CHP also looking for other witnesses who saw moments leading up to #Orland crash. Asked to contact investigations at 530-934-5424.
by StewardChico via twitter 4/11/2014 6:13:41 PM
A way to help. @JovanniTricerri : Fund created to help I-5 crash victims at @NVCF nvcf.org #buscrash
by L.A. Unified via twitter 4/11/2014 6:14:17 PM
Press conference regarding tragic bus crash scheduled for noon at LAUSD Headquarters.
by Kelly Goff via twitter 4/11/2014 6:16:19 PM
CHP says 2 occupants in white sedan involved in #orland bus crash suffered minor to moderate injuries and were taken to hospitals.
by Chris Megerian via twitter 4/11/2014 8:27:29 PM
Seven students from bus crash spent night at Orland Memorial Hall. "Some students slept. Some students couldn't sleep," county official says
by Paige St. John via twitter 4/11/2014 8:44:20 PM
Sheriff says last body removed from wreckage at 1:40 am, asks for patience as they struggle to identify bodies
by Frank Rebelo via twitter 4/11/2014 8:49:56 PM
@Enloe says, out of 11, 2 are still serious, 3 fair, 6 discharged. #buscrash #victims all were passengers. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk9-4bBCYAAHVgL.jpg
by Ruben Vives via twitter 4/11/2014 8:50:58 PM
The #HumboltStateUniversity chaperones are typically alumni or staff members, HSU officials say. #buscrash
by Matt Hartman via twitter 4/11/2014 9:05:36 PM
@gigigraciette The Red Cross has established a support site in Orland for victims of the crash at the Orland Veterans Memorial Hall.
by Adam Poulisse via twitter 4/11/2014 9:06:41 PM
#Chatsworth student survived #buscrash , according to tweeting classmates. bit.ly/1hz0Oqu
4/11/2014 9:59:15 PM via Instagram KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO
El Monte High students scrawl RIP Adrian, and other notes in chalk on school grounds. Pic courtesy of Yaritza Villalobos. #orland #elmontehigh
4/11/2014 10:00:55 PM michelle.maltais
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