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School Bus With About 30 Children Hits Tree in Stearns County

Investigators say impairment does not appear to be a factor.

Overview

  • The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says the bus left a curve on Jay Avenue in Munson Township, went into a ditch, and struck a tree before stopping across a driveway.
  • Several children reported minor injuries, including cuts from broken glass, and were released to parents or guardians after on‑scene checks.
  • About 30 children were on board when the crash happened, according to the sheriff’s office.
  • The 72-year-old was driving the bus, and the cause remains under investigation with no indication of drugs or alcohol.
  • The bus had heavy damage to the front and passenger side and was towed, while officials have not disclosed exact injury counts, ages, or the bus’s destination.