School bus crash leaves 1 dead, kids OK

Wadsworth, IL

A school bus headed to Newport Elementary School crashed into a Jeep, got spun around and hit a second vehicle, sending the school bus onto its side.

The driver of the Jeep died of traumatic injuries, while the driver and 34 children on the bus survived, although over a dozen children were transported to the hospital to get checked out.

Initial reports stated the bus driver ran a red light, but the police are investigating conflicting stories.