Five people, including three young children and both drivers, were killed in a fiery collision between a school bus and a semitruck in rural Illinois. The crash occurred when the eastbound bus crossed into the westbound lane for an unknown reason, resulting in both vehicles becoming engulfed in flames. The small community of Rushville is reeling from the tragedy, with the school district canceling classes and the cause of the crash under investigation by authorities.
A fatal crash in Rushville, Illinois involving a school bus and a semi-truck has resulted in the deaths of five people, including three young children. The accident occurred when the school bus crossed into the other lane and collided with the semi-truck, causing both vehicles to burst into flames. The victims, including the drivers of both vehicles and the three children on the bus, were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Illinois State Police.
A school bus and a semi-truck collided in Rushville, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of five people, including three preschool-age children. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Illinois State Police, and the National Transportation Safety Board will conduct a safety investigation. The small community of Schuyler County is reeling from the tragedy, and the local school district will be closed for two days.
A school bus and a semi-truck collided on U.S. Route 24 in Rushville, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of three children, two adults, and both drivers. The vehicles erupted into flames after the crash, and preliminary reports suggest the bus crossed into oncoming lanes for an "unknown reason." The school district confirmed the loss of staff and students and canceled school for two days, while authorities continue to investigate the tragic incident.
