Carrollton bus collision, Bus accident in Kentucky
The Carrollton bus collision was one of the deadliest bus accidents in United States history.
On May 14, 1988, a church bus carrying 63 people collided with a pickup truck driven by a drunk driver.
This tragic event led to changes in DUI laws and bus safety regulations.
A memorial dedicated to the victims is located near the crash site in Carrollton.
The accident caused 27 fatalities and spurred a national conversation on transportation safety.
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