Michigan School Bus Overturns on Icy Roads; No Fatalities, Investigation Underway

January 24, 2025
Michigan School Bus Overturns on Icy Roads; No Fatalities, Investigation Underway
  • A school bus carrying around 30 children crashed on January 22, 2025, in Augusta Township, Michigan, at approximately 4:13 PM.

  • The road was closed until approximately 7:10 PM as emergency services responded and cleared the scene.

  • Emergency responders evacuated the students from the bus, and they were later transported home after a safety check.

  • The Michigan State Police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

  • Updates regarding the incident will be provided as more information becomes available.

  • Lincoln Consolidated Schools issued a statement on social media reassuring that 'no major injuries' occurred and praised the community for their understanding.

  • The bus driver was reportedly traveling at about 10 miles per hour when the vehicle began to slide on icy roads and overturned.

  • According to police, three students suffered minor injuries, while one occupant of a truck involved was hospitalized, though the severity of their injuries remains unclear.

  • One of the students, 6-year-old Toni Gardette, described the incident, stating she hit her head on the window and felt scared during the crash.

  • Fortunately, there were no fatalities reported from the crash, although several individuals sustained injuries.

  • In light of the incident, the Gardette family has decided that Toni will no longer take the school bus due to concerns about safety and road conditions.

  • A second school bus was brought to the scene to provide warmth for the children while they awaited their parents.

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