School Bus Full Of Children Wipes Out On Slippery Road; 7 Kids Had Minor Injuries

Bus Driver Cited For Driving At A Speed "Greater Than Prudent" Considering The Conditions, Troopers Say 

 Location: Cantwell

Type: Vehicle Collision

Dispatch Text:

On 02/27/2025 at approximately 1124 hours AST from Nenana and Cantwell responded to a single vehicle collision near mile 176 Parks Hwy. Investigation showed a School bus traveling Northbound lost control and slid hitting both shoulders, which were compacted snow. 

The bus had 51 student passengers. 7 students were treated by EMS for minor injuries. The road conditions were icy, and one bus had previously navigated the 'S' curve without issue. The driver involved was cited for driving at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent considering the conditions. AST would like to thank Trapper Creek EMS, and Cantwell EMS for their assistance.

Posted on 2/27/2025 6:24:12 PM by DPS\nchollenbeck