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At least 6 killed in AZ bus crash

PHOENIX (WXOW) -- Authorities in Arizona say six people died when the passenger bus they were riding in crashed and rolled south of Phoenix.

The accident happened around 5:30 a.m. Friday morning, shutting down traffic for hours.

The roof of the bus was crushed in the crash and many people were seriously hurt, including two 11-year-olds.

The victims killed in the crash included two men and four women, all adults. Rescuers were forced to break windows out of the bus to get to the victims.

Early reports suggest the bus was clipped by another vehicle and rolled.

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