JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. — A school bus crash occurred at 9:35 a.m. Thursday in the area of 20th Street and Ashland in an unincorporated part of Jackson County more commonly known as Blue Summit.
The bus, carrying several children, reportedly crashed into a light pole. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by law enforcement authorities.
Two students were complaining of injuries following the accident and have been transported to a local hospital as a precaution. Their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening according to first responders on the scene.
KCP&L has also been requested to handle the repair of the pole that was damaged in the crash.