LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO – Three children were transported to the hospital after two busses from the Wentzville School District crashed near Lake St. Louis Tuesday afternoon.
According to Fox 2 Now, the accident occurred near the intersection of Holloway Drive and Lake St. Louis Boulevard.
Initial reports suggested the crash was caused by a sedan that swerved into oncoming traffic and struck one bus head-on. One of the busses involved in the crash skidded into a ditch while the other sustained minor damage.
Bystanders and emergency crews jumped into action getting all of the elementary school-aged children off the bus and to safety.
Police say three children were transported to a local hospital, their conditions remain unknown as of Wednesday.
An investigation into the official cause of the crash is underway.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a bus accident, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight for a change to the dangerous intersection or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis car accident attorneys.
