Overview

• Five people, including three preschool-age children, were killed in a collision between a school bus and a semi-truck in Rushville, Illinois.
• The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, with both vehicles catching fire upon impact.
• Victims have been identified, including the drivers of both vehicles and the three children on the bus.
• The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a safety investigation into the incident.
• Schools in the Schuyler-Industry district will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, with counseling available for students and staff.