The tour bus that crashed in Southern Calif. on Sunday, killing seven and injuring dozens, had a history of brake and other problems, according to government records. An NTSB investigator briefed reporters on the crash late Monday. (Feb. 4)
Tour Bus in Calif. Crash Cited for Brake Issues
Updated: 03:37:53 AM, Tue 05 February 2013
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The tour bus that crashed in Southern Calif. on Sunday, killing seven and injuring dozens, had a history of brake and other problems, according to government records. An NTSB investigator briefed reporters on the crash late Monday. (Feb. 4)
