The crash happened shortly after 8 a.m. on October 22, 2026, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n
Both vehicles suffered substantial damage, but authorities said neither was disabled.<\/p>\n
Students were on the school bus when the collision occurred.<\/p>\n
School Bus and Semi Collide East of Fisher<\/h2>\n
Polk County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash shortly after 8 a.m.<\/p>\n
The collision occurred near the intersection of County Road 61 and 340th Avenue Southwest.<\/p>\n
When deputies arrived, they found a semi and a Fisher School District bus in a field approach.<\/p>\n
Both vehicles had substantial damage from the collision.<\/p>\n
Despite the damage, neither vehicle was disabled, according to the sheriff’s office.<\/p>\n
Authorities have not explained what caused the vehicles to collide.<\/p>\n
Investigators also have not released details about the direction either vehicle was traveling.<\/p>\n
Students Escape Crash Without Injuries<\/h2>\n
The school bus was carrying students when the crash happened.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the students or drivers.<\/p>\n
Officials did not release the number of children riding the bus.<\/p>\n
Fisher school officials have notified all parents whose children were involved in the incident.<\/p>\n
Authorities did not say whether another bus was needed following the crash.<\/p>\n
The Fisher Public School District<\/a> serves students in the rural community between Crookston and East Grand Forks.<\/p>\n The semi was driven by Herbert Hasz, 81, of Grand Forks, North Dakota.<\/p>\n The school bus was driven by Traci Gilbertson, 52, of Crookston, Minnesota.<\/p>\n Both drivers were identified in information released by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n No citations or charges were announced in the initial report.<\/p>\n The Polk County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating the collision.<\/p>\n Officials have not determined or publicly announced the cause of the crash.<\/p>\n No additional information is being released at this time, according to the sheriff’s office.<\/p>\n It remains unclear when the investigation will be completed.<\/p>\n Residents can find law enforcement information through the Polk County Sheriff’s Office official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional details about Thursday’s crash were reported by Valley News Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n The crash caused substantial vehicle damage, but all students and drivers escaped without reported injuries.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\nAuthorities Identify Both Drivers<\/h2>\n
Polk County Crash Investigation Continues<\/h2>\n
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