Portales, NM (January 25, 2023) – A total of seven people suffered various injuries after a school bus and a commercial motor vehicle collided in the town of Portales, according to New Mexico State Police. It happened at the intersection of New Mexico State Route 236 and Roosevelt Road T on Wednesday morning, January 25th.
Reports show that during the morning hours, a school bus carrying 22 people collided with a commercial truck at or near the intersection. Authorities were immediately notified of the crash, and emergency responders were sent to the scene.
Altogether, six people on the school bus sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and one other person suffered serious injuries. All seven were transported to local hospitals for immediate medical treatment. Their present conditions are unknown at this time.
The events that led to the crash are under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
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