ISP continues investigating school bus crash: most injured children released to families

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) Aug. 8, 2:30 p.m. Update According to a Facebook post, Idaho State Police (ISP) continues investigating a school bus crash on State Highway 55 near milepost 84. Throughout the weekend, troopers continued investigating the cause of Friday's bus crash resulting in all occupants being transported to local hospitals. Injury updates will

Aug. 8, 2:30 p.m. Update

According to a Facebook post, Idaho State Police (ISP) continues investigating a school bus crash on State Highway 55 near milepost 84.

Throughout the weekend, troopers continued investigating the cause of Friday's bus crash resulting in all occupants being transported to local hospitals. Injury updates will not be provided, but nearly all involved children have been released to their families.

Troopers are working with the third-party bus vendor to access pertinent information related to the incident and will determine the timeline and crash dynamics.

"Our thoughts and well wishes remain with the students and their families as they strive to heal. We extend deep gratitude to our dedicated first responder partners who quickly answered the call and provided crucial aid at the scene," said Idaho State Police Lieutenant Colonel Sheldon Kelley.

YMCA Camp bus overturns on its way back to the Treasure Valley

At 3 pm on Friday, August 4, Idaho State Police Troopers responded to a crash that involved a YMCA school bus that rolled over on State Highway 55 near milepost 84 about five miles north of Banks.

The bus was carrying 30 passengers from a YMCA summer camp program that were between the ages of 13 and 18 at the time of the rollover. 11 of the passengers were injured, seven of the injuries were considered critical, and 4 non-critical.

All the children were transported by air and ground ambulance to hospitals to be evaluated by doctors. St. Luke's has confirmed that both the Boise and Meridian locations did receive patients from this crash.

The YMCA and law enforcement officials are contacting the families of all the children involved.

Multiple agencies responded to the incident including Boise County, Valley County, Gem County, Ada County, and Eagle Fire.

The cause of the crash is under investigation by Idaho State Police.

State Highway 55 is reopened between Banks and Smiths Ferry and all lanes have been cleared.

Crash involving a bus near Banks

A major crash on Hwy 55 just north of Banks Loman Rd. has blocked all lanes of travel at milepost 84. A spokesperson for the Idaho State Police has confirmed that the reported collision involves a school bus and there multiple injuries.

Multiple departments are responding to provide mutual aid at the scene. Eagle Fire reports they are responding along with units from Boise County, Valley County, and Ada County.

Update: Idaho 511 reports Hwy 55 is now closed from Banks Loman Rd. to Smiths Ferry. There is no current estimated time for reopening the highway.

All lanes of Hwy 55 are closed, plan to seek an alternate route. CBS2 is working to gather more information and will continue to update this story as we learn more.

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