Deadly accident! School bus collides with a semi in Illinois

Deadly school bus accident in Illinois.

Five people lost their lives

The bus collided with a semi.

In a shocking tragedy that has shaken the community, five people, including three children, lost their lives on Monday when a school bus and a semi truck collided on the highway.

The devastating accident occurred around noon in Rushville, a small community located about 60 miles west of Springfield, Illinois.

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According to local authorities, a school bus from to the Schuyler-Industry district, was traveling eastbound on Illinois Route 24.

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The bus veered into the semi’s path

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For unknown reasons, the school bus crossed the dividing line into the westbound lanes.

The bus then ran head-on into a semi truck.

Both vehicles caught fire after the crash, further complicating the situation, according to The Associated Press.

At a press conference, Illinois State Police Troop 6 Captain Jody Huffman talked about the terrible incident.

The school bus accident killed three children

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Additionally, Jody Huffman confirmed that the bus was carrying three children and the driver.

Tragically, both the school bus driver and the semi-truck driver were also killed in the crash.

«There’s not really words at this time that can be said,» Schuyler County Sheriff Bill Redshaw told reporters.

«When you have a loss of life like this, it’s devastating,» the sheriff added.

The victims’ identities have not been revealed

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The identities of the victims have not yet been revealed, and authorities have announced that the cause of the accident is under thorough investigation.

Schuyler County Coroner Terry Millslagle reported that the victims’ bodies are being transported to Springfield for autopsies.

Authorities hope to shed light on the exact circumstances of the tragic event.

This unfortunate incident has left the local community in shock and mourning.

The Rushville community mourns

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While awaiting more information about the school bus accident, Rushville residents have gathered to offer support amid this painful event.

Local schools have also announced support measures and counseling for students affected by this unprecedented tragedy.

It is worth noting that the bus was traveling eastbound on Illinois Route 24, and the accident occurred shortly before noon.

Rushville is a community of about 3,000 residents located approximately 60 miles west of Springfield, according to The Associated Press.