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Bus crash: FHP releases names of truck driver, passenger

BRADFORD COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is now reviewing video of the collision between a school bus and a tractor-trailer in Bradford County.

Investigators tell Action News the video shows the students on the bus before, during and after the crash.

Authorities also said the FHP is reviewing several 911 calls made before the crash, warning about the erratic driving of the trucker.

The FHP said the female passenger of the truck was naked at the time of the crash.  Authorities gave her a towel to cover up.

Authorities released the names of the truck driver and passenger as 35-year-old Shannon Sherrell Ford and 34-year-old Sherry Ford.

The crash, on US 301 at SR 200,  injured 10 people Monday afternoon.

Seven students went to the hospital with minor to serious injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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