Bus Accident in Rushville, IL Today:- Today in Schuyler, western Illinois, a horrific school bus and semi-truck collision claimed the lives of three children and two adults. The bus was traveling west on U.S. Route 24 near Parkview Road when it suddenly swerved across the road and collided head-on with a commercial vehicle, according to information released by Illinois State Police.
How did the collision occur?
The sight was terrifying as a catastrophic fire that engulfed both automobiles followed the crash. State police confirmed the horrifying result, stating that the three kids on the bus, the truck driver, and the bus driver all perished in the collision at the site. There was little hope of surviving due to the force of the impact and the resulting flames.
The enormity of the tragedy that befell this tiny group of people was highlighted in a later update issued by Illinois State Police on Monday afternoon. It was made clear that the bus at the time of the accident only carried the three youngsters and the bus driver.
School announcement
The Schuyler-Industry Schools were the source of the pupils on the bus. These were the words they wrote on Facebook:
We regret to inform you that due to the traffic incident involving one of our school buses this morning, both personnel and pupils from our school community have died. Our community and the families affected are in our thoughts and prayers. At this time, no names or other information will be disclosed out of respect for all those involved. Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12, and Wednesday, March 13, there won’t be classes. Teachers and kids will still have access to counselors and other support personnel at this very trying period.
The coroner will make available his report upon completion of the transfer of the corpses to Springfield Memorial Hospital. Investigations into the event are ongoing.
