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Mass Casualty Incident Declared After School Bus and Tour Bus Involved in Major Crash on I-380 in Coolbaugh Township
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, PA (MONROE COUNTY) – A serious motor vehicle accident involving a school bus and a tour bus occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Interstate 380 southbound near mile marker 9.3 in Coolbaugh Township, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
According to initial reports, the collision resulted in the school bus overturning.
Three individuals—two adult males and one 13-year-old boy—were ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries along with other trauma.
In total, emergency medical services (EMS) initially evaluated up to 30 patients for potential injuries.
Multiple EMS and fire units responded from across Monroe and neighboring Lackawanna County to assist with the mass casualty incident.
Agencies on scene included Pennsylvania State Police, Monroe County Stations 25 and 47, as well as EMS units 11 Medic 1, 1122, 1129, 1103, 1408, 921, Lackawanna 55-9, Medic 16-3, and Mobile 16-2.
Although a medevac helicopter was initially placed on standby, it was later canceled.
All patients were instead transported by ground ambulance to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The southbound lanes of I-380 were temporarily shut down to allow emergency crews to respond and safely transport patients from the crash scene.
Pennsylvania State Police are leading the investigation into the cause of the accident.
Further details, including the identities of the injured and the circumstances surrounding the collision, have not yet been released.
The investigation is ongoing.
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (Dearborn County) — Fire crews are battling a third-alarm structure fire at the Civista Bank located at 19710 State Line Road, according to emergency dispatch information.
The incident was initially reported as a working fire, prompting a second-alarm response as conditions rapidly escalated.
Fire officials have confirmed that the office area on the second floor is heavily involved, with significant fire activity observed within that portion of the building.
Additional firefighting resources have been requested to assist with suppression efforts as crews work to contain the blaze and prevent further spread.
No information has been released at this time regarding injuries, evacuations, or the cause of the fire.
Authorities are expected to provide updates as the situation develops.