Several people injured in bus crash on Interstate 55 in Sangamon County, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Sun, 03/13/2022 - 3:36am
Accident Date: 
Friday, March 11, 2022

ISP: 12 individuals taken to hospital, 7 to safety, after bus overturns on I-55

Authorities report 12 occupants were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and an additional seven occupants were transported off the interstate to a safe location by the ISP.

12 Injured When Bus Overturns On Snowy I-55 South Of Springfield

State police say the bus was northbound at milepost 79 around 6:30am when it slid off the road into the median and overturned. 12 occupants were taken to area hospitals, but their injuries are not life-threatening.

Type: Bus Accident
Roadway: 
Interstate 55