COSTELLO: The death toll in San Bernardino, California, just east of Los Angeles, there was a big tour bus crash, and the death toll now stands at eight. But that death toll is expected to rise. Authorities believe the bus rea rear-ended a car and then crashed into a pickup truck, and then the bus rolled over. The accident happened in a mountainous area on a stretch of state Highway 38. This is an area known for its winding roads and its often dangerous traffic conditions. CNN's Paul Vercammen is near the crash scene. Bring us up to date, Paul.</s>PAUL VERCAMMEN, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well, Carol, when you go up to that crash scene, it is grisly, it is horrific, and it is heart- breaking. Right now, the coroner's office on scene trying to sort out this mess. There are bodies inside this bus. There are bodies outside this bus. There are tarps covering these bodies. And what's leading to a lot of confusion right now is some of these bodies are so close together they don't have a firm grip on just how many fatalities there are. And that's why the California Highway Patrol has said right now they are setting a preliminary number at eight, but they say that that will undoubtedly change and will rise. Also, we know that at least 27 people have been wounded, six of them critically, and taken to area hospitals. Some of them are children, Carol. So, right now, a very active investigation, and word that we have from Caltrans and others is witnesses said they saw smoking from the back of the bus, and all indications are there could have been a problem with the brakes.</s>COSTELLO: Oh. Paul Vercammen reporting live from San Bernardino County, California, this morning. No question about it. This year's Super Bowl wasn't just about football. Politics, over-the-top ads, a much anticipated halftime performance. So, who were the winners and losers? It's our talk back question today. Facebook.com/CarolCNN, or tweet me @carolCNN.
At least 8 Dead in California Bus Crash