Coalhurst, Alberta – On March 27, 2023, at approximately 8:50 a.m., Coaldale RCMP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Township Road 10-2 and Range Road 232, north west of Coalhurst. The collision was between a school bus and a pick-up.
It has been determined that there were further injuries as a result of this collision. The bus driver suffered serious injuries, but it is expected that they will make a full recovery. One child was taken to hospital and suffered a concussion as a result of the collision. At the time of the collision there were 18 kids on the bus.
A 25-year-old male, a resident of Coalhurst, has been charged with failing to obey a yield sign under the Traffic Safety Act. He remains in hospital with serious injuries.
No further updates are anticipated.
BACKGROUND
Coalhurst, Alberta – On March 27, 2023, at approximately 8:50 a.m., Coaldale RCMP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Township Road 10-2 and Range Road 232, north west of Coalhurst. The collision was between a school bus and a pick-up.
The bus was transporting students at the time of the collision (total number unknown at this time), and thankfully no one was hurt. Unfortunately, the driver of the pick-up sustained what is believed to be serious injuries and was transported to hospital via ground ambulance.
The investigation into the collision is on going.
Coaldale RCMP
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