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2 Adults And 3 Preschool Children Left Dead After Fiery School Bus Collision In Illinois; DEETS Here
Tragic accident in Rushville claims five lives, including three children, as a school bus collides with a semi-truck. Dead bodies are identified, and the families have been notified.
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Collision between a school bus and semi-truck in Rushville, Illinois
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National Transportation Safety Board launches an investigation
Trigger warning: This article contains a reference to the tragic death.
A devastating accident shook the community of Rushville, Illinois, as a school bus collided with a semi-truck, resulting in the loss of five lives, including three young children.
The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, on U.S. 24 by Parkview Road. Reports indicate that both vehicles erupted in flames upon impact, leaving behind a scene of horror and grief.
Victims identified, families notified
The victims of this heartbreaking accident have been identified as David Coufal (72), Angela Spiker (57), Maria Miller ( 5), Andrew Miller (3), and Noah Driscoll, also three years old. The families of the deceased have been notified, plunging them into unimaginable sorrow and despair.
Community mourns the loss
The tragedy has deeply affected the close-knit community of Rushville. Schuyler-Industry Schools, where the children were students, expressed their condolences and announced the suspension of classes for Tuesday and Wednesday.
The district assured that counseling and support services would be available to help students and staff cope with the profound loss.
Elected officials, including county sheriff Bill Redshaw, expressed their grief over the incident, emphasizing its devastating impact on the entire community. 
The community's outpouring of support has been overwhelming, with hundreds of shares and supportive comments on social media platforms.
Investigation underway
As the community grapples with the aftermath of the tragedy, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision.
Working in coordination with the Illinois State Police, the NTSB aims to conduct a thorough safety investigation to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Roads closed as authorities investigate
In the wake of the accident, authorities closed the road for several hours to conduct their investigations. The closure disrupted normal traffic flow but was deemed necessary to gather crucial evidence and information related to the collision.
The tragedy in Rushville serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety. As the community mourns the loss of five cherished individuals, efforts to understand the circumstances surrounding the accident are underway, with the hope of preventing such heart-wrenching incidents in the future.
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