14 taken to UT Med:
8 critical
2 serious
4 stable
At least 8 dead on the scene...possibly driver...families have not yet been notified
Believe it was a blow-out on the bus, but will be looking into the bus DOT inspection history, driver's history, the bus braking system, possible other mechanical failures
I-40 traffic being re-routed for at least 2-3 hours and maybe even all night
(The raw footage on the WBIR site is horrendous)
Bus crossed through median barrier, hit SUV, 18-wheeler hit bus
IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO SUSPECT THEY HAVE A LOVED ONE INVOLVED IN THIS ACCIDENT CAN CALL:
865-305-5716