Three-vehicle crash on I-64 includes East St. Louis school bus
An East St. Louis School District bus was involved in a three-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 64 near 25th Street in East St. Louis Monday and one student was hospitalized for minor injuries, authorities said.
Twenty-two students from James Avant Elementary School were on the bus returning from a field trip, according to statements from East St. Louis School District 189 and Illinois State Police.
“One student was transported to a local hospital for further medical assessment for minor injuries,” according to a statement from the East St. Louis School District.
“At this time, all other students and staff are safe.”
Illinois State Police said the crash occurred at about 12:24 p.m. and no serious injuries were reported. No other details about the crash were released.
“Mutliple ambulances” were requested to respond to the crash, police said.
District 189 said that “all students and staff on board were promptly evaluated.
“We are grateful for the swift and professional response of first responders.”
James Avant Elementary School is part of the East St. Louis School District and is located at 1915 N. 55th St. in Washington Park.
This story was originally published May 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM.
