MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Channel 9 has learned that the migrant workers involved in a deadly crash on Tuesday were on their way to Cannon Farms in Dunnellon.
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The workers were planning to pick up and load watermelons.
People at Cannon Farms said it has closed to show respect for those who passed away in the terrible crash.
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Marion County officials said eight people on the worker’s bus died in the crash and 38 were injured.
The farm is usually a popular spot for families to pick fresh produce and enjoy the outdoors.
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Many customers arrived Tuesday, only to find the farm closed.
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