A tragic school bus crash in Tennessee has left two students dead and multiple others injured during a field trip on Friday, authorities confirmed.
The bus was transporting students and staff from Kenwood Middle School in Clarksville to an event in Jackson when the collision occurred around midday on Highway 70 in Carroll County.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash involved three vehicles: the school bus, a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck and a Chevrolet Trailblazer. Officials said the cause of the incident remains under investigation.
At least seven people were seriously injured and transported by air ambulance to hospitals in cities including Nashville and Memphis. Four individuals were reported in stable condition at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, while others were treated and released after evaluation at a nearby medical facility.
The bus was carrying 25 students and five adults at the time of the crash.
School officials described the incident as devastating and said grief counselors will be made available to students and families. The school principal urged the community to support one another as they cope with the loss.
The group had been traveling to participate in a school event in Jackson when the crash occurred.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.