1 dead, 2 critical after tour bus rolls over

DOLAN SPRINGS — Authorities say a Las Vegas-based tour bus heading to the Grand Canyon rolled over in northwestern Arizona on Friday, killing one person and critically injuring two others.

The cause of the wreck around noon Friday was unknown, said Anita Mortensen, a spokeswoman for the Mohave County Sheriff ’s Office.

In all, there were 48 people on the bus, including the driver. The bus was heading to Grand Canyon West, when it rolled and landed on its side near Dolan Springs, authorities said.

Of the 42 people on the bus brought to hospital, two were critically injured, seven had less serious injuries and 33 suffered minor injuries, Mortensen said.