Two Students Hospitalized After SUV Crashes into School Bus in Southern Minnesota

Seaforth, MN (MinnesotaNow)- A collision involving an SUV and school bus in southern Minnesota sent a motorist and student to the hospital Wednesday morning. 

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The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the crash shortly after 7:30 a.m.

While responding to the scene, deputies learned at least 20 students were riding the bus, a news release says. 

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Authorities indicate the crash happened on Redwood County Rd. 7 in the small town of Seaforth, which is about 25 miles east of Marshall. 

Preliminary information indicates the SUV had rear-ended the school bus. 

The SUV driver, described as a teenager from nearby Vesta, was transported to a hospital by ambulance.

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Authorities also said at least one of the students on the bus was taken to a hospital. 

A description of their conditions is not available, however a statement issued by the Wabasso School District indicates no one was seriously injured. 

The news release indicates at least two and as many as three students riding the bus were hurt in the crash. The bus driver was not hurt.