Calhoun County, Iowa – An Iowa Lakes Community College bus overturned on Highway 4 in Calhoun County, killing one person.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, the single-vehicle crash occurred shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday near Twin Lakes. Authorities said the bus went off the roadway and overturned in a ditch.
Thirty-three occupants were reported to be on board. Officials confirmed all passengers have been accounted for. Those injured were transported to area hospitals by air ambulance and ground ambulance. The number and severity of injuries have not been fully released.
The Iowa State Patrol confirmed one fatality. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of family.
The crash remains under investigation.
The Iowa State Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, Rockwell City Police Department, Calhoun County Emergency Management, local EMS agencies, the Iowa Department of Transportation, and other supporting agencies.
Highway 4 near Twin Lakes was impacted during the emergency response as crews worked to assist victims and secure the scene.
Iowa Lakes Community College serves students across northwest Iowa, and incidents involving campus transportation may affect class schedules and commuting plans.
Officials have not yet released details about what caused the bus to leave the roadway. Updates are expected as the investigation continues.
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