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Bluffton University bus crash


Bluffton University baseball players praying

Bluffton University's baseball team prays for five fallen teammates before their opening day game on March 30, 2007. Staff Photo by Teesha McClam

 
Bluffton University bus crash video interviews and 911 audio.

When a charter bus carrying the Bluffton University baseball team plunged off an Atlanta overpass, March 2, 2007, the players and coaches plunged into the nation's consciousness. Five players, the bus driver and his wife died from their injuries. We look at the crash and how it changed so many lives so quickly.

PART 1

Atlanta crash haunts surviving members of Bluffton team

PART 2

Crash began 24 hours of heroism, pain — and, for some, hope

PART 3

After confusion, some families face waiting game

PART 4

After tragedy, two happy words: 'Play ball!'

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