At least 10 dead after tour bus and semi-truck collide on 10 Freeway near Palm Springs: Report

 

PALM SPRINGS (KABC) --

At least 10 people were killed Sunday morning when a tour bus and a semi-truck collided on the 10 Freeway north of Palm Springs, KESQ reported.

All westbound lanes of the highway are closed and traffic is being diverted, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP Officer Stephanie Hamilton told the Desert Sun newspaper in Palm Springs that crews were searching the bus for more victims after the wreck.

The newspaper reported at least 21 victims have been taken to Palm Springs-area hospitals.