May 21st 2024.
A chaotic scene unfolded on a bridge in Chicago on Tuesday morning as three school buses, each packed with students, collided with one another. The incident occurred on the Interstate 55 near Channahon, leaving 11 students with minor injuries that required them to be taken to local hospitals.
According to reports, the buses were en route to school when the collision took place around 8:30am. Morris Hospital confirmed that two students were brought to their facility, both in stable condition. Similarly, Silver Cross Hospital reported receiving four patients at their emergency room. Fortunately, it was stated that none of the injuries were serious.
In a reassuring update, the Braidwood Police took to Facebook to confirm that no one was seriously hurt in the crash. However, the exact cause of the accident is still under investigation. Emergency services swiftly arrived at the site, where multiple ambulances and police cars could be seen in footage from the scene.
To ensure the safety of the students, extra school buses were dispatched to transport them to a secure location. By 10:30am, all the students had been relocated to a nearby gas station while authorities continued their investigation. A considerable police presence remained at the site for several hours, causing a delay in the traffic flow.
In their latest statement, the Braidwood Police declared that all students who had been on the Interstate 55 were safely returned to Reed Custer Middle School. They also announced that there would be no further updates from their department as the Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into the cause of the crash.
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