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Manhattan, IL —January 15, 2025 – At approximately 8:25 a.m., the Manhattan Fire Protection District responded to a traffic collision involving a school bus transporting Manhattan School District students and a passenger vehicle near the intersection of Manhattan Monee Road and Kankakee Road.

Upon arrival, crews located a school bus carrying 10 students and one driver. All students were evaluated on scene. School district officials also responded and are currently with the students, assisting with care and reunification efforts. Due to the severity of the accident all children and the driver were transported to area hospitals for evaluation for precautionary measures. All parents and guardians have been contacted.

At this time, one fatality has been confirmed within the passenger vehicle. No major injuries have been reported among the children on the school bus.

This incident remains under investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.