The bus, operated by Strain Bus Line Motorcoach Tours in Rochester, was eastbound on Interstate 90 just west of Austin about 3:20 p.m. when it crossed into the westbound lanes and flipped over, Department of Public Safety spokesman Andy Skoogman said.
Passenger Ardell Swenson, 71, of Austin, said she was just putting her head back to rest when the crash happened.
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The bus was carrying 23 people including the driver, Skoogman said. He said 14 were taken to Austin Medical Center and six to a hospital in nearby Albert Lea. The driver was airlifted to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Skoogman had no information on conditions of those injured or details about those killed.
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