Masters golf fans hurt when bus overturns on interstate

Driver arrested for suspected DUI

Police officers and emergency workers examine the scene of the accident scene Thursday morning after a tour bus heading to the Masters golf tournament overturned along Interstate 20 near Augusta, Ga. Authorities say at least a dozen people were injured and the bus driver Steven Hoppenbrouwer was charged with DUI. - photo by Associated Press

W bus — Police officers and emergency workers examine the scene of the accident scene Thursday morning after a tour bus heading to the Masters golf tournament overturned along Interstate 20 near Augusta, Ga. Authorities say at least a dozen people were injured and the bus driver Steven Hoppenbrouwer was charged with DUI. - photo by Associated Press

A charter bus headed to the Masters golf tournament overturned on a Georgia interstate Thursday, injuring 15 people and snarling traffic as scores of fans made the pilgrimage to one of the sport's premier events. The bus driver was charged with driving under the influence.The bus carrying 18 passengers crashed at about 8:45 a.m. Thursday, just as fans were driving in for the tournament's first round. Sgt. Chris Wright of the Georgia State Patrol said the driver ran off the right side, then overcorrected and caused the bus to overturn in the median.

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