Several of the occupants were ejected from the vehicle and died on the pavement; others died inside the SUV, Watson said. The logo of Havens and Sons Trucking of nearby El Centro was on the side of the truck cab. Several of the victims were taken to El Centro Regional Medical Center, the director of the hospital's emergency room, Judy Cruz, said in a news briefing posted on Facebook. Agriculture drives the economy around Holtville and El Centro. Three victims were flown to other hospitals and seven others were brought to El Centro.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 03, 2021 20:26 UTC