School bus crash in St. Louis County leaves 12 children injured

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A dozen students and two drivers were injured in a crash involving a school bus Thursday morning in St. Louis County.

What we know

The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened on Thursday just before 7:50 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 5 and Town Line Road near Hibbing, Minnesota. The collision caused the bus to roll over. 

The St. Louis County Superintendent, Dr. Reggie Engebripson, said 12 students were injured and 10 were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. However, the State Patrol indicated that 12 students, in addition to the bus driver and the driver of the other vehicle, were taken to hospitals for their injuries. Hibbing police referred to the injuries as "minor to moderate" but none serious.

Approximately 20 students, ranging between kindergarten and 12th grade, were on the bus at the time of the crash. The superintendent also said the driver of the other vehicle, a Toyota RAV4, went through a stop sign and struck the school bus.

The crash report identified the driver of the RAV4 as a 19-year-old woman from Alborn, Minnesota. She sustained life-threatening injuries from the collision. The 52-year-old bus driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

What they're saying

The Minnesota State Patrol released a statement following the crash: 

"The school bus crash in Hibbing was a traumatic and stressful experience for everyone involved," said Col. Christina Bogojevic, chief of the Minnesota State Patrol. "We are here to support the crash victims, their families and the community during this difficult situation. I also extend my sincere gratitude to the bystanders, emergency responders including the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, and medical personnel who acted swiftly to help at the scene."

What we don't know 

Further details about the crash and the conditions of those injured have not yet been released.