Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — An SUV hit a school bus on icy south Fargo streets Friday.
The bus carried 19 students, and no one was hurt.
Crash details
The crash happened around 2:39 p.m. on Friday, January 23, according to police.
Fargo Police said it occurred in the 3000 block of 23rd Avenue South.
Police said the bus was traveling west at the time.
Police said an SUV traveling east struck the bus.
Officers said icy road conditions caused the collision.
No injuries reported
Police said the bus carried 19 student passengers and one adult driver.
Police said no one was hurt in the crash.
Officers issued no citations to either driver.
Police did not release the names of the drivers.
School response
Fargo Public Schools worked with police to contact families after the crash.
School staff helped reach parents and guardians of the students on the bus.
Officials said the students were safe and did not need medical care.
What is known so far
- The crash happened on 23rd Avenue South in Fargo.
- The bus was heading west when it was hit.
- The SUV was heading east before the impact.
- Police blamed icy roads for the crash.
- No one on the bus reported injuries.
What has not been released
- Police did not name the bus driver or the SUV driver.
- Police did not list the students’ school or bus route.
- Police did not share damage estimates for either vehicle.
Winter driving resources
Road conditions can change quickly during Fargo winters.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation urges slower speeds on slick roads.
The agency also urges more space between vehicles in snow and ice.
NDDOT also advises drivers to check road conditions before travel.
NDDOT says drivers should leave with a full fuel tank.
The National Weather Service posts local forecasts and winter alerts.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.