Tragic School Bus and Semi-Truck Collision in Rushville, Illinois, Leaves Five Dead

The National Transportation Safety Board initiates a safety investigation following the fatal accident.

Five people, including three preschool-age children, were killed in a collision between a school bus and a semi-truck in Rushville, Illinois.
The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, with both vehicles catching fire upon impact.
Victims have been identified, including the drivers of both vehicles and the three children on the bus.
The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a safety investigation into the incident.
Schools in the Schuyler-Industry district will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, with counseling available for students and staff.