COLLEGE STATION, Texas — One person is dead and two were injured after a Santa's Wonderland bus was struck by a wrong-way driver in College Station over the weekend, according to Santa's Wonderland.
The accident happened in the 2800 block of Hwy 6 near Post Oak Mall a little before 1 a.m. on Nov. 20, College Station Police tweeted.
In a Facebook post, Santa's Wonderland said its bus driver, Calvin Hill, was rescued by College Station Police, but suffered from serious injuries.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the individuals and families affected by this enormous tragedy," the park said in a statement. "... Our entire Santa's Wonderland family is praying for Calvin."
In an update from Tuesday, Nov. 22, College Station Police have identified the other two victims involved as Chernetris Machon McGinty and Anthony Dewayne Johnson of Navasota. Johnson died in the crash. An update has not been provided for Calvin Hill, who was seriously injured in the crash.
According to the Santa's Wonderland website, it offers free shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off at Post Oak Mall, which is about 10 miles from the park.
The park said buses were able to resume on Sunday and will continue for the rest of the park's season.
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