Richland County (trfnews.i234.me) — On Friday morning, a team bus carrying athletes veered off Interstate 29 just north of the Wahpeton exit in Richland County, landing in a roadside ditch. Social media footage from the scene shows the bus tilted in the ditch with team members standing nearby, their luggage scattered along the roadside. Fortunately, there are no reported injuries, and no ambulances were dispatched to the scene. The North Dakota Highway Patrol is currently investigating the incident, but no official cause has been released yet.
The incident occurred under clear weather conditions, with temperatures reaching a high of 16.1°C (61°F) on April 11, 2025. The absence of adverse weather suggests that other factors may have contributed to the accident. While the exact cause remains unknown, the Highway Patrol’s ongoing investigation is expected to provide more details in the coming days.
This event highlights the importance of road safety, especially when transporting groups of people. Similar incidents have occurred in the past, such as the 2024 Ohio bus crash involving high school students, which resulted in fatalities and numerous injuries. These events underscore the need for stringent safety measures and regular vehicle maintenance to prevent such accidents.
As of now, the team involved in the I-29 incident is safe, and arrangements are being made for their transportation. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the authorities.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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The team bus accident occurred on Interstate 29, just north of the Wahpeton exit in Richland County.
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Despite the bus veering into a ditch, no injuries were reported among the passengers.
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Social media videos from the scene show athletes standing by the roadside with their luggage, awaiting assistance.
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The North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the incident to determine the cause of the accident.
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The weather on April 11, 2025, was clear, with temperatures reaching up to 16.1°C (61°F), suggesting that weather conditions were not a contributing factor.
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Similar incidents, such as the 2024 Ohio bus crash, have highlighted the critical importance of vehicle safety and driver vigilance.