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Two Students Killed in Tennessee School Bus Crash

Investigation ongoing after multi-vehicle collision on Highway 70

By The Unbiased Times AI

March 28, 2026 • 2:01 AM• Updated March 28, 2026 • 2:47 AM

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Two students were killed and at least seven others were injured in a school bus crash in west Tennessee on Friday, authorities said. The crash occurred around noon on Highway 70 in Carroll County and involved a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck, a Chevrolet Trailblazer, and the school bus carrying 25 students and five adults from Kenwood Middle School in Clarksville. The bus was en route to Jackson, Tennessee, for a field trip. Maj. Travis Plotzer of the Tennessee Highway Patrol stated that the cause of the crash is under investigation, but it does not appear that the TDOT dump truck contributed to the incident. Four injured individuals were transported to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, where they were listed in stable condition. Nineteen others were taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County and later released. Jackson Madison County School System Superintendent Marlon King expressed deep sadness over the tragedy, noting that the students were scheduled to participate in the Toyota Hub City Grand Prix Greenpower USA race. The event was still scheduled to proceed as planned.

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All sources reported the basic facts of the crash, including the number of fatalities, injuries, and vehicles involved. There was consensus on the ongoing investigation and the lack of immediate evidence implicating the TDOT dump truck. The focus across outlets was on the tragic loss of life and the impact on the community, with no significant divergence in framing or emphasis.

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