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FIELD TWP- A school bus on the way to North Woods School on Wednesday morning slid off an icy road, injuring two students who were both sent by ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries. The ISD …
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FIELD TWP- A school bus on the way to North Woods School on Wednesday morning slid off an icy road, injuring two students who were both sent by ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries.
The ISD 2142 school bus was on Olson Rd E. near the North Woods School, which is about four miles northwest of Cook when it slid off of the roadway, struck two trees, and came to rest against a light pole that was not knocked down, according to a St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office press release. There were 31 students on board with the driver, and only two needed additional medical attention.
School officials have been working with and notifying parents, and investigators remained at the scene at least two hours after the accident occurred. The accident is being investigated by the Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Minnesota State Patrol. Preliminary indications are that icy conditions were a contributing factor in the crash.
Assisting the Sheriff’s Office and MSP at the scene were responders from DNR, Cook Fire and EMS, Orr EMS, and Virginia Fire/EMS.