New details released after 7 killed in tour van crash near Yellowstone National Park
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (ABC4) — New details have been released after seven people were confirmed dead in a crash involving a tour van near Yellowstone National Park on Thursday.
Idaho State Police said the group of 14 people in the Mercedes van were headed to Yellowstone National Park on an excursion organized by Ctour Holiday LLC, a 'large-scale receptive tour operator that provides international travel services,' a press release from Idaho State Police states.
Of the 14 individuals in the Mercedes van, 12 were of Chinese nationality and one was of Italian nationality. The driver was reportedly licensed in California.
ORIGINAL STORY: 7 dead after van carrying tour group collides with pickup truck near Yellowstone National Park
Courtesy of East Idaho News via Roger Merrill
Next-of-kin notifications are ongoing, police said. This process is coordinated with local and international authorities, and the notifications are reportedly more complex when they are being done internationally.
The deceased individuals are being transported to the Ada County Coroner's Office for autopsy and confirmation of identity.
Idaho State Police troopers are working closely with Ctour Holiday LLC and are in contact with the Consulates of China and Italy as the investigation progresses.
No information regarding the medical status of the injured will be released due to considerations for privacy, according to police.
No further information is available at this time.
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