TISDALE - RCMP are investigating a school bus collision that occurred 22 kilometres southwest of Tisdale.
Tisdale RCMP continue to investigate the collision that occurred near the intersection of Township Road 424 and Range Road 2160 with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist. As the investigation is ongoing, police are unable to provide additional information about any potential cause or details of the collision at this time.
At the time of the collision, 27 children approximately 14 to 17 years old and an adult bus driver were on the bus. All the bus occupants were from the Tisdale detachment area. A total of 26 children and the bus driver were transported to hospital by EMS and parents. One child was taken to hospital in Saskatoon by STARS Air Ambulance. 21 children have injuries described as non-life threatening and six children have injuries described as serious in nature. The adult driver of the bus has injuries described as serious in nature. Police are not able to share further details of their injuries or treatment/status at the hospital, as this is considered their personal health information.
Tisdale RCMP thanks the first responders who assisted in the response to the collision, including Melfort RCMP and Melfort, Tisdale and Naicam EMS.
"Thank you to the teachers, parents, and community members of Kinistin Saulteaux Nation who offered their support at the scene," they said.
North East School Division (NESD) issued this statement in response to the collision.
"Yesterday a bus driver and 27 of our Tisdale Middle and Secondary students were involved in a school bus accident that occurred shortly after school near Kinistin," they said. "Some were airlifted for medical attention, and we were informed last night that some had serious injuries. For further details, please see the RCMP statement. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all the emergency responders and health practitioners for their quick response and care to all those involved. On behalf of all of us at NESD, we are sending our healing thoughts and wishes for a quick recovery to those involved."
