Morgan County R-2 bus ends up in ditch in single-vehicle crash on Tuesday

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Morgan County R-2 School District in Versailles had a bus that was involved in a crash on Tuesday afternoon.

A Wednesday press release from the school district says bus No. 24 ended up in a ditch near the Little Tigers Early Learning Center in Gravois Mills. The release says the bus’s right-side tires “moved slightly off the roadway, and the bus came to rest in a ditch.” The district cited “soft road conditions” as a reason for the crash.

There were 31 students on the bus at the time of the crash.

“Based on review of the incident, the driver maintained control of the bus, helping to prevent a more serious outcome,” the release says. “Emergency personnel and district administration responded quickly, and all students were evaluated on-site by paramedics as a precaution. The district is grateful to report that no serious injuries occurred, and all students were safely reunited with their families.”

No citations were issued.