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 Kim_Minugh via twitter retweeted by ChrisMegerian 4/11/2014 5:32:00 PM
#CHP : investigation into bus crash in Orland will be a "long, tedious process." Might take months for all answers to come in.
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:33:04 PM
Response to #Orland bus crash was immediate, CHP-area commander says.
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:34:14 PM
"Upon our arrival, it was already fully engulfed in flames," CHP says. 31 transported to 7 hospitals after #Orland bus crash.
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:36:34 PM
CHP says first call about #Orland bus crash came in at 5:40 p.m. 9 victims declared dead on scene, 1 later died.
4/11/2014 5:37:46 PM ReneLynch
The bus crash investigation promises to be long and tedious. It could take months to get answers, according to the CHP new conference. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:38:19 PM
Unclear whether FedEx driver fell asleep, had mechanical failure, or if another accident occurred on fwy, CHP says. #Orland bus crash
by Kim_Minugh via twitter retweeted by ChrisMegerian 4/11/2014 5:39:44 PM
#CHP : Investigations team will use "sophisticated" 3-D diagramming to recreate the scene.
4/11/2014 5:40:52 PM ReneLynch
Everything is under review -- driver error, road conditions, the weather. Everything will be considered. Answers could take up to six month, according to the CHP news conference. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:43:11 PM
"We promise to do everything we can to help these students and to help these families," @humboldtstate President Richmond says.
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:44:39 PM
.@calstate Chancellor White said system has pledged support to impacted districts, students and their families.
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:45:05 PM
"The soul of the CSU has been cut deeply by this horrific accident," @calstate Chancellor White says.
4/11/2014 5:45:12 PM ReneLynch
The scene of the fatal bus crash: The wreckage waits to be hauled off the I-5. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
by Paige St. John via twitter 4/11/2014 5:45:54 PM
CSU Chancellor Timothy White says those coming to Humboldt from LA were 1st generation, "the very students California needs to move forward"
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:47:51 PM
Glenn County coroner is working to positively identify victims & notify families. Last of the deceased removed from scene this a.m. #orland
4/11/2014 5:48:30 PM Amy.Hubbard
Authorities promise autopsies will be done as quickly as possibly, working throughout the weekend to identify the bodies of those killed. Burns will make it difficult, officials note.
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:48:54 PM
Identifying victims in #Orland bus crash is difficult because of burns. Coroner will use dental, medical records.
4/11/2014 5:49:21 PM ReneLynch
The task of identifying the dead will be a slow and arduous one. Authorities pleaded for patience. Part of the challenge is the condition of the bodies, authorities said. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
4/11/2014 5:49:51 PM Amy.Hubbard
Michelle King, senior deputy superintendent LAUSD: We want to extend our heartfelt sympathies, prayers and condolences to students and families involved in this tragedy." Team of 11 administrators and counselor from LAUSD on site
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4/11/2014 5:50:26 PM Amy.Hubbard
LAUSD's Michelle King: "We will visit all hospitals where our students are located and shelters." Will strive to reunite students with parents.
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:51:04 PM
19 #LAUSD students from 16 campuses were on the bus to visit @humboldtstate for spring preview, says Senior Deputy Supt. Michelle King.
4/11/2014 5:51:52 PM Amy.Hubbard
For families and others needing more information, you can call: 213-241-3841 (LAUSD's Michelle King)
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:51:59 PM
#LAUSD families looking for information on #Orland bus crash can call: 213-241-3841, King says.
4/11/2014 5:53:36 PM ReneLynch
An investigator takes pictures at the crash scene. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:54:43 PM
Enloe Medical Center in Chico has 2 victims in serious condition, 3 in fair condition, 6 have been discharged, hospital rep says.
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:57:05 PM
Family reunification center is being set up in #Orland with the help of Red Cross.
by L.A. Times: L.A. Now via twitter 4/11/2014 5:59:24 PM
Reunification center set up for victims of bus crash at Veterans Memorial Hall in #Orland , Red Cross says,
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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