Walden, CO – A North Park School District bus carrying members of the high school girls’ basketball team slid on icy roads late Friday morning during a return trip on CO Highway 127 near the Colorado–Wyoming state line. District officials said the minor traffic incident happened around 11 a.m., and no injuries were reported among the 11 students, staff, or the bus driver.
According to North Park School District, the team was heading back to the school after encountering worsening weather conditions and slick road surfaces. The driver and coach made the decision to return out of caution, and the slide occurred during the trip back. Officials said the individuals in the car ahead of the bus also reported no injuries.
Emergency responders from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and North Park EMS arrived on scene and followed standard safety protocols. After evaluating the students for potential injuries, responders cleared the bus for continued transport back to the school. All students remained on the bus until it was confirmed safe to travel.
Parents and guardians were notified shortly after the incident through district messaging systems, including Class Dojo and Alma text alerts. Transportation staff were also dispatched to assist with student assessment upon arrival at the school.
District officials said the bus will receive a full inspection before returning to service. Due to the incident and hazardous weather, North Park has canceled its participation in the Peetz Basketball Tournament scheduled for today. Road conditions in the area are expected to worsen through the afternoon.
“The safety of our students is our highest priority,” the district stated, expressing gratitude that everyone involved was unharmed.
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