School Bus Crash in Shreveport Sends Students to Hospital

Two Caddo school buses are involved in a crash in south Shreveport.

Eight people have been injured in an accident on the I-49 entrance ramp at 3131 in south Shreveport. The crash happened just after 11 this morning at this major intersection. 2 Caddo School buses from Southwood High School were involved in the crash.

At least 15 medic units from the Shreveport Fire Department responded to the scene along with several police officers.

The call went out as a “mass casualty” due to the number of possible patients involved, but no one was killed in this crash. One of the school bus drivers was hurt and seven students on the buses were hurt. But all of them are expected to recover.

Caddo Schools officials say the students are all from Southwood High School’s band and were on their way to perform in the Krewe of Harambee MLK Day parade in downtown Shreveport.

What Is Happening With the Students

The students who were not hurt have been reunited with their parents at the scene or taken back to the school to be picked up there.

School officials notified the parents of this accident.

Here’s the full statement from Caddo Public Schools:

 

At approximately 11:15 a.m., an accident occurred at the intersection of I-49 and LA 3132 involving two Caddo Parish School buses transporting the Southwood High School band to a downtown Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade performance.

 

Emergency responders arrived quickly and are actively managing the scene. At this time, eight individuals, including a driver and band students, have been transported to area hospitals with minor injuries. All other students are being safely transported from the scene by additional district buses back to Southwood High School, where they will be reunited with their families.

 

The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. We are grateful for the quick response of emergency personnel and for the care provided to our students.

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What Caused the Accident

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of the accident. We will continue to work closely with authorities and will provide updates as additional information becomes available."

 

There were at least two other wrecks in that same area. One was reported just after 11:30 and another was reported just before noon.