Two Clarksville-Montgomery County students dead after field trip bus crash
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV)— A faculty bus carrying students and employees from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System was concerned in a lethal crash in Carroll County whereas touring to a field trip, authorities stated.
Officials stated the bus, from Kenwood Middle School, was headed to Jackson when it was concerned in a crash with a number of automobiles close to the intersection of Highway 70 and Cedar Grove.
During a Friday afternoon media briefing, authorities stated the crash concerned the varsity bus, a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck, and a Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Officials stated there have been 25 students and 5 adults on the bus. Two students have been killed within the crash.
The TDOT car had two adults inside, and one grownup was within the Chevrolet, in response to officers. No further particulars about their circumstances have been instantly launched.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is main the investigation.
Families of everybody on board the bus have been contacted, in response to faculty officers.
A viewer captured this picture of the aftermath of the lethal bus crash in Carroll County. (Photo: FOX 17 News)
Emergency crews stay on the scene as investigators proceed to find out what led to the crash. Authorities stated each the investigation and restoration efforts are ongoing.
Motorists are being requested to keep away from the realm and use alternate routes whereas response efforts, together with air medical transportation, proceed.
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