4 school buses involved in crash along Interstate 65 in Alabama
CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. —
The Chilton County School District reported that four school buses were involved in a crash along Interstate 65 Wednesday morning, Oct. 21.
According to Alabama Department of Transportation, the crash happened around 9 a.m. on I-65 North near mile marker 224, which is located past Exit 219 near Jemison.
The right lane and shoulder was temporarily closed. All lanes reopened by 11:10 a.m.
School officials said there were a few minor injuries (cuts and scrapes), but nothing major.
Shortly after 9:30 a.m., the school district said all students will be returned to Clanton Elementary School. At 10:02 a.m., the district said students are on the way back.
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Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division are investigating the crash.
Details of what led to the crash have not been released at this time. A WVTM 13 crew is headed to the scene.
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