Historical Events tagged with "school bus"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Commuter Train Collides with School Bus

October 25th, 1995 29 years ago

In Fox River Grove, Illinois, a tragic incident occurred when a Metra commuter train collided with a school bus at a railroad crossing. The bus, carrying 22 students from McHenry County, was struck, resulting in the deaths of seven students and injuries to several others. Witnesses reported the bus had stopped, but the driver proceeded to cross the tracks, likely unaware of the approaching train. This accident raised significant concerns about school transportation safety and railway crossing protocols.

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Accidents & Tragedies

School Bus Accident in Floyd County

February 28th, 1958 67 years ago

A school bus crashed into a wrecker truck, sliding down an embankment into the Levisa Fork river, resulting in the deaths of the driver and 26 children. The incident occurred amidst heavy rain, contributing to the bus's loss of control. Rescuers faced significant challenges due to the river's swollen condition.

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