Several passengers were injured Friday morning when a Jefferson Lines passengers bus skidded and overturned on Interstate 29 near Elk Point.
South Dakota authorities say the driver, 67-year-old Michael Swan of Lawrence, Kansas, was northbound on I-29 around 8:35 a.m. when he shifted lanes to pass a pick-up.
The bus began to slide causing Swan to lose control and overturn the bus into the east ditch.
Swan was wearing his seat belt and was transported to a hospital in Vermillion.
Several of the 12 passengers on board were also taken to the hospital.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol says charges are pending against the driver.
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