Two students dead, at least seven injured after field trip bus crash in Tennessee

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — A school bus carrying students and staff from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System was involved in a deadly crash in Carroll County while traveling to a field trip, authorities said.

Officials said the bus, from Kenwood Middle School, was headed to Jackson on Friday, March 27, when it was involved in a crash with multiple vehicles near the intersection of Highway 70 and Cedar Grove.

During a media briefing, authorities said the crash involved the school bus, a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck, and a Chevrolet Trailblazer.

Officials said there were 25 students and five adults on the bus. Two students were killed in the crash.

The TDOT vehicle had two adults inside, and one adult was in the Chevrolet, according to officials. No additional details about their conditions were immediately released.

According to Associated Press, at least seven other people were injured.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.

Families of everyone on board the bus have been contacted, according to school officials.

Emergency crews remain on the scene as investigators continue to determine what led to the crash. Authorities said both the investigation and recovery efforts are ongoing.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes while response efforts, including air medical transport, continue.

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School District representatives released a post confirming the details given in the press conference, as well as their condolences to the families of the district.

Governor Bill Lee posted on social media on Friday night, offering his prayers to those affected by the crash.

“Maria Lee & I ask all Tennesseans to join us in prayer for the Kenwood Middle School students & faculty, TDOT employees, & all families impacted by the tragic bus crash today in Carroll County. We are heartbroken over the loss of life & ask for God’s healing over the injured. As authorities continue to investigate, we are deeply grateful to every first responder supporting these Tennesseans in their most difficult time.”

The Jackson-Madison County Schools superintendent offered a letter of sympathy as well on social media.

This story is developing. Stick with us for updates.