According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, a single vehicle school bus rollover crash was reported at approximately 10:11 a.m. Friday morning, May 31, 2024. The crash occurred on 212th street, west of the intersection with 201st Avenue. The bus was carrying 35 middle school students and four adults from the Winona Middle School. A small number of students were initially transported to the hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. Initial investigation indicates that the right side tires of the bus drove off the gravel road in an area with a steep shoulder, causing the bus to tip on its side. Further investigation into the crash continues.
A re-unification center was set up at the Winona Middle School for parents to pick up their children who were transported by van from the scene to the Winona Middle School.
Responding and assisting at the scene were the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, Wykoff Fire Department, Spring Valley Ambulance, Spring Valley Fire Department and the Preston Ambulance.
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