WELCOME, Minn. — Nine students were injured Wednesday morning when a truck crashed into a bus in southern Minnesota.
The crash occurred at 8:15 a.m. at the intersection of County Road 7 and 280th Street, just south of Seaforth, Minnesota, after the bus driver failed to yield to the truck, according to the Redwood County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's officials say the truck driver had the right-of-way.
In a press release, law enforcement said the nine students sustained "minor injuries" and were transported to a nearby hospital.
The initial investigation indicates that the truck - a Ford F550 - was traveling north on County Road 7, while the bus - which was providing service to the Wabasso Public School District - was traveling east on 280th Street. The sheriff's news release says the truck had the right-of-way at the intersection.
"We are grateful that no serious injuries happened to our students, the driver or the other driver, however, nine students were transported to area hospitals for follow-up treatment," Superintendent Jon Fulton said in a letter to parents. "... The District and 4.0 bus transportation company is praying for a speedy recovery for the students and families involved."
It is unclear whether citations will be issued in connection with the crash.
