On January 21, 2025, a tragic accident occurred near Lake Chelan, Washington, when a school bus carrying students from a local school collided with a vehicle at an intersection.
The crash left multiple individuals injured and prompted an immediate response from the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, local emergency services, and the Washington State Patrol. The crash occurred around 7:30 AM, during the morning commute, as the bus was transporting students to their schools.
Authorities received reports of the crash shortly after it occurred. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the involvement of both the school bus and a passenger vehicle.
According to initial investigations, the vehicle, which was not identified immediately, appears to have run a red light at the intersection, colliding with the side of the bus. The impact resulted in significant damage to both the bus and the car, with several passengers on the bus sustaining injuries. Local authorities have not yet confirmed the extent of the injuries but have assured that medical teams were promptly deployed to the scene.
Emergency medical responders quickly attended to the injured individuals, transporting them to nearby hospitals, including Lake Chelan Community Hospital and Wenatchee Valley Hospital. The injuries ranged from minor to moderate, with a few children being airlifted to larger medical facilities for further treatment.
Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported, but the situation remains under investigation. Some of the students were said to be in shock, while others were able to walk away from the crash scene with minimal injuries.
The local police department, along with the Washington State Patrol, is continuing to piece together the details of the incident. Investigators are working to determine whether driver error, weather conditions, or another factor played a role in the crash. Authorities have urged anyone with information related to the crash to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
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