Bus Crash in Rural Iowa Leaves One Dead and 32 Injured

A school bus that was transporting the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball squad hit a ditch on a quiet highway near Twin Lakes, Iowa. The vehicle flipped over and caused serious injuries to everyone on board except for one fatality. The incident happened early in the morning, with no other cars involved, according to state police reports. The crash occurred roughly 110 miles northwest of Des Moines, on a road that passes through sparsely populated farmland. Emergency crews responded quickly. Three riders were flown by helicopter to trauma centers in Des Moines, while the rest were transported by ambulance to four local hospitals.The team’s season record was 1‑3 before the accident, and they were set to play at North Arkansas College the next day. All scheduled games have been called off as a result of the tragedy. The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference expressed deep sorrow over what happened. Their statement highlighted support for the athletes, coaches, staff, families, and everyone connected to Iowa Lakes during this hard time. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the crash, and no definitive reason has been released yet.