A general view of the Colorado River at the West Rim of the Grand Canyon from Eagle Point in the Hualapai Indian Reservation.Photo:Paul Rovere/Getty Images
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One person died and more than 50 others were injured in northern Arizona when a bus rolled over near the Grand Canyon on Tuesday, according to authorities.
Several emergency services and medical flight agencies arrived at the scene, including Hualapai Emergency Services, GCW Air Rescue Fire, Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire Dept., Northern Arizona Consolidated Fire Dept., AMR ambulances and Bullhead Fire Dept.
he Colorado River winds its way along the West Rim of the Grand Canyon in the Hualapai Indian Reservation.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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“1 confirmed fatality has been reported,” the Hualapai Emergency Operations said, adding: “The Hualapai Nation Police Dept and Arizona DPS are handling the fatality investigation. The incident is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.”
According to theAssociated Press, tribe officials confirmed that the collision occurred near the Grand Canyon West parking lot between a visitor’s car and a tour operator.
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The Hualapai Emergency Operations did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
source: people.com