Edited release
03/10/23
Two Linn Mar School District buses were involved in a collision Thursday.
According to a release from the City of Cedar Rapids, the incident occurred at the intersection Brentwood Dr NE and C Ave NE. First responders were called to the scene at 1:10 pm with reports of approximately three students suffering minor injuries. They were transported to local hospitals for treatment and evaluation.
According to a statement from Linn-Mar Superintendent Shannon Bisgard, the students on the buses were from Hazel Point Intermediate and Oak Ridge Middle School.
Officials on-site requested that parents not go to the accident scene, as students were moved to Oak Ridge Middle School, where they could be picked up by parents and guardians.
In the statement, BIsgard said he admired the student and staff response to the incident and how well everyone followed the emergency procedure plan..
The accident remains under investigation.