CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — A school bus from Kenwood Middle School was involved in a deadly crash in Carroll County on Friday, March 27.
The bus, carrying 25 students and five adults, was en route to Jackson for a field trip when it collided with a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck and a Chevrolet Trailblazer at the intersection of Highway 70 and Cedar Grove.
Two students were killed in the incident, with at least seven others injured, according to authorities. The dump truck contained two adults, while one adult was in the Chevrolet. The conditions of these individuals have not been disclosed.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the crash, with emergency crews currently on the scene conducting recovery efforts. Authorities have requested that motorists avoid the area and seek alternate routes as air medical transport is being utilized.
Families of those involved have been notified by school officials. The Clarksville-Montgomery County School District expressed condolences to the affected families in a social media post.
Governor Bill Lee also shared his thoughts on the tragedy, urging Tennesseans to pray for those impacted and expressing gratitude to first responders.
The investigation remains ongoing, and updates will follow as details emerge.