Decatur school bus involved in Monday afternoon crash
Share and Follow


DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur Public Schools school bus was involved in a crash just before 3 p.m. on Monday.

The Decatur Police Department said the two-vehicle crash happened near the intersection of West Ash and North Water. The driver of the other vehicle was issued a citation.

Maria Robertson, the Director of Communications & PR for DPS, confirmed the incident. She provided the following statement to WCIA:

Administration was informed of [a] traffic accident involving an Alltown school bus transporting students. First Responders were on the scene, and no students were reported injured. The bus was given the “all clear” to continue the route. 

Maria Robertson

The police department said there were three students on the bus and two adults. No one involved was injured according to the police department.

The driver of the bus was not issued a statement, according to Robertson.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

US completes deportation of 8 men to South Sudan after weeks of legal wrangling

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight men deported from the United States in May and held…

Investigation Underway into Fatal Shooting in Glennville

GLENNVILLE, Ga. () — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating…

Fatal lightning deaths most common in Florida

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since 2006, almost 500 people have been killed by…

Coach Bielema introduces Military Appreciation Day at Memorial Stadium

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois Head Football Coach Bret Bielema and his…

Texas Flash Flood Devastation Highlights Urgent Need for Storm Safety Measures

(AP) – The monstrous, swift-moving flood that swept through the Hill Country of Texas…

Paxton’s 41st Traditional Fourth of July Event

PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — More than 700 people were outside at Pells…

Here's where Trump's approval ratings stand on key issues

(The Hill) — President Donald Trump’s approval ratings remain underwater as he…

Dispute about Jimmy Buffett’s estate highlights cautionary story about widow’s inheritance battle

(The Conversation) – Lawyers often tell their clients that everyone should have a…