Cook, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—An update from the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department confirms that two students were injured after a school bus crashed near Northwoods School in Cook, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning, January 31, 2025.
Accident Details
- At 8:12 AM, authorities responded to a single-vehicle accident on Olen Road East near Northwoods School.
- The school bus reportedly slid off the roadway, striking two trees before coming to a stop against a light pole, which remained standing.
- 31 students and the driver were on board at the time of the crash.
Injuries and Response
- Two students were transported by ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries.
- School officials are working with parents to notify them of the situation.
- The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol are investigating the crash.
Preliminary Findings
Authorities believe that icy road conditions were a contributing factor in the accident.
Emergency personnel remain on scene, and the investigation is ongoing. Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me