Fisher School Bus, Semi Crash Leaves Students Unhurt

FISHER, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — No injuries were reported Thursday morning after a school bus carrying students collided with a semi east of Fisher.

The crash happened shortly after 8 a.m. on October 22, 2026, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Both vehicles suffered substantial damage, but authorities said neither was disabled.

Students were on the school bus when the collision occurred.

School Bus and Semi Collide East of Fisher

Polk County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash shortly after 8 a.m.

The collision occurred near the intersection of County Road 61 and 340th Avenue Southwest.

When deputies arrived, they found a semi and a Fisher School District bus in a field approach.

Both vehicles had substantial damage from the collision.

Despite the damage, neither vehicle was disabled, according to the sheriff’s office.

Authorities have not explained what caused the vehicles to collide.

Investigators also have not released details about the direction either vehicle was traveling.

Students Escape Crash Without Injuries

The school bus was carrying students when the crash happened.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the students or drivers.

Officials did not release the number of children riding the bus.

Fisher school officials have notified all parents whose children were involved in the incident.

Authorities did not say whether another bus was needed following the crash.

The Fisher Public School District serves students in the rural community between Crookston and East Grand Forks.

Authorities Identify Both Drivers

The semi was driven by Herbert Hasz, 81, of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

The school bus was driven by Traci Gilbertson, 52, of Crookston, Minnesota.

Both drivers were identified in information released by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

No citations or charges were announced in the initial report.

Polk County Crash Investigation Continues

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating the collision.

Officials have not determined or publicly announced the cause of the crash.

No additional information is being released at this time, according to the sheriff’s office.

It remains unclear when the investigation will be completed.

Residents can find law enforcement information through the Polk County Sheriff’s Office official website.

Additional details about Thursday’s crash were reported by Valley News Live.

The crash caused substantial vehicle damage, but all students and drivers escaped without reported injuries.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.