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Multiple Injuries Reported In Crash Involving Bolivar School Bus

There are injuries involving both students and staff following a crash involving a Bolivar School District bus Thursday afternoon.

The crash happened around 2:00 p.m. on Highway 13 near 490th Road.

We’ve had reports of southbound traffic on 13 being shut down in the area, with nearly a half dozen ambulances on scene.

The latest information from the Bolivar School District is below, via the district’s Facebook page.

UPDATE AT 2:55 PM: We are working on transporting non-injured students to Bolivar Schools Central Office for reunification with their parents. We have notified the parents of the students who have been transported to the hospital. Please work with us as we navigate this situation and get students reunified with their families.

UPDATE AT 2:30 PM: The two third-grade classes on board were Gibson and Kropf and staff members. Some students and staff are being transported to the hospital for care. We are working on notifying the families of the injured students. Re-unification with non-injured students will be at our Central Office at 524 W Madison Street.

This afternoon, one of our buses was involved in an accident on Highway 13 on the way home from a third-grade field trip. There are reported injuries to some students and staff. First responders are on the scene and attending to the situation. They are in control of the scene and helping direct next steps. We will provide more updates as we get more information.

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