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Jefferson County school bus carrying students from Minor Elementary School overturned in a ravine
A Jefferson County school bus carrying students from Minor Elementary School overturned in a ravine on Friday morning, following a collision with a pickup truck. The incident occurred at 7:18 a.m. on Mulga Loop Road, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
Officials confirmed that the students on board the bus were evaluated and reported to be unharmed.
However, a school employee suffered minor injuries during the accident.
The crash also involved a pickup truck, whose driver sustained the most severe injuries in the incident. Rescue crews worked to free the truck driver from their vehicle before transporting them to a local hospital.
Additionally, two children and two adults, including the school employee, were taken to area hospitals for further evaluation and treatment.
One student in a wheelchair was briefly trapped on the overturned bus but was successfully freed by first responders.
The circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation. Authorities have not released further details about the condition of the injured individuals or the exact cause of the accident.
Local officials are working closely with the Jefferson County School District to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved. Families of the students have been notified, and the district is offering support services to those affected by the traumatic event.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.