Breaking Morning News: Eight dead, 40 injured after bus collides with truck in Marion County

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision this morning in Marion County that resulted in the death of eight passengers.

According to the FHP report, at approximately 6:35 am, a crash occurred on State Road 40, approximately 500 feet west of SW 148 Court.  

The collision involved a 2010 International Bus transporting approximately 53 farm workers and a 2001 Ford Ranger truck.  

For reasons to be determined, the two vehicles collided in a sideswiped manner. Post-crash, the bus traveled off the roadway through a fence and then overturned. Currently, eight people have been confirmed deceased, and approximately 40 people have been transported to local medical facilities.  

The FHP did not release the names of the passengers or drivers involved in the collision.

This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.