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The Alton Bus Crash Disaster: A Story of Tragedy and Loss

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The Alton Bus Crash (Disaster)

by Juan P. Carmona

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	160 pages

On November 7, 1978, a school bus carrying 38 children and four adults collided with a semi-trailer truck on a rural road in Alton, Illinois. The impact of the crash was so severe that the bus was split in half. Twenty-one people were killed, including 18 children. The Alton Bus Crash Disaster is one of the deadliest bus accidents in U.S. history.

The book The Alton Bus Crash Disaster tells the harrowing story of the crash. The book is based on interviews with survivors, family members, and witnesses. It also includes never-before-seen photos and documents.

The Alton Bus Crash Disaster is a powerful and moving account of a tragedy that shook a community to its core. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, transportation safety, or the history of Illinois.

The Crash

The Alton Bus Crash Disaster occurred on a foggy morning in November. The school bus was carrying children from grades kindergarten through sixth grade to school. The bus was driven by a 60-year-old man who had been driving a school bus for more than 30 years.

The semi-trailer truck was driven by a 22-year-old man who had been driving for less than a year. The truck was carrying a load of steel beams.

The two vehicles collided at an intersection. The impact of the crash was so severe that the bus was split in half. The front of the bus was completely destroyed. The children in the front seats were killed instantly.

The children in the back of the bus were more fortunate. They were able to escape through the back windows. However, many of them were injured.

The driver of the bus was killed in the crash. The driver of the truck was seriously injured.

The Victims

Twenty-one people were killed in the Alton Bus Crash Disaster. Eighteen of the victims were children. The youngest victim was a four-year-old girl. The oldest victim was a 54-year-old woman.

The victims came from all walks of life. They included students, teachers, parents, and grandparents. They were all members of the Alton community.

The Alton Bus Crash Disaster had a devastating impact on the community. The community lost 21 of its members, including 18 children. The community also lost its sense of safety.

The Aftermath

The Alton Bus Crash Disaster led to a number of changes in school bus safety. The state of Illinois passed a law requiring all school buses to have seat belts. The federal government also passed a law requiring all school buses to have rear-mounted stop arms.

The Alton Bus Crash Disaster also led to a change in the way that the community thinks about school bus safety. Parents are now more aware of the dangers of school bus travel. They are also more likely to talk to their children about school bus safety.

The Alton Bus Crash Disaster is a tragedy that should never be forgotten. The book The Alton Bus Crash Disaster is a powerful and moving account of the crash. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, transportation safety, or the history of Illinois.

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The Alton Bus Crash (Disaster)

by Juan P. Carmona

4.4 out of 5