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Car Plows Into Vegas Bus Stop, Kills 4

Eight others injured; driver suspected to have been drunk

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 13, 2012 12:17 PM CDT

(AP) – Police suspect a driver was drunk and speeding when his vehicle went airborne and hit a Las Vegas bus stop, killing four people and injuring eight others. Las Vegas police say several people were in the vehicle and had to be extricated following the crash a little before 6:30 this morning.

Clark County Fire Department officials say some of those injured have life-threatening injuries. Roads were closed in the area as emergency crews responded to the scene. Authorities say the driver has a collapsed lung and possibly a broken back. Emergency responders say they smelled alcohol on his breath.

A car is seen following its collision with a bus in Las Vegas in this screenshot from a TV report.
A car is seen following its collision with a bus in Las Vegas in this screenshot from a TV report.   (KPHO 5)
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cheongyei
Sep 13, 2012 1:28 PM CDT
Blame both major parties for all of the fatalities caused by drunk illegals.  Neither party has addressed the millions of illegal invaders.  Illegals are ruining our communities, bringing crime, disease, property loss, injuries and death.  Round them up, ship them out.
Seth_Meyers
Sep 13, 2012 1:06 PM CDT
Technology to keep most morons who drink and drive from starting a vehicle has been available for nearly half a century, but the alcohol pushers have made sure it never was installed in vehicles, as should be the case (yes, I know it would be better to simply ban the alcohol drug). Those who drink and drive should be executed. Alcohol is a dangerous drug which KILLS 100,000 Americans every year. Remember that, next time you are asked to vote in another booze proposal.
Diapercake
Sep 13, 2012 12:48 PM CDT
as a democrat i think this bustop would have been reinforced but harry reid blew all the money on the unions.  how can we progress with unions taking government power?

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