1 dead in 60 Freeway tour bus fire in Hacienda Heights; eastbound lanes closed
Deadly bus crash under investigation
The California Highway Patrol was investigating after a person was killed in a bus fire on the 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - One person was killed Friday morning after a tour bus caught fire on the 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights, authorities said.
What we know:
California Highway Patrol officers responded to reports of a bus fire around 5:38 a.m. One person was pronounced dead shortly after they arrived at the scene.
The incident forced the closure of multiple eastbound lanes near Azusa Avenue for the investigation. Commuters are encouraged to take alternative routes.
What we don't know:
The name of the victim has not been released. It's unknown when the lanes will reopen.
The Source: This story was written with information from the California Highway Patrol.