Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a two-vehicle collision on Route 400 in Russell Township involving a school bus and a transport truck. Officers were assisted by the Russell and Embrun Fire Departments, and Ottawa and Prescott-Russell Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
The collision occurred on April 22, 2024, shortly before 4:15 p.m., on Route 400 at the intersection of MacDonald Road. Preliminary investigation indicates that a school bus attempted to enter the highway and collided with an eastbound transport truck on Route 400.
In addition to the driver, there were three students on the school bus. All the occupants on the bus were taken to the hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver and lone occupant of the transport truck was not injured. As a result of the collision, a section of Route 400 is currently closed. Please avoid the area so emergency crews can work.
The investigation is ongoing.
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