Student Dies, 6 Others Injured in Bus Crash During Field Trip: 'This Is a Very Sad Day,' School Says

Mar. 15, 2025

One student was killed and six others were injured after their school bus was involved in a serious crash.

Although additional details were not immediately available, NBC News reported that four individuals were seriously injured.

“This is a very sad day for the Holbrook Indian School community,” the school, which has not publicly identified any of the individuals who were on the bus, wrote in its statement. “Our concerns now are for our parents and families as we uphold and grieve with them.”

The Arizona Department of Public Safety did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

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She had just turned 17 last month, according to the outlet.

The roadway reopened about two hours later, the department shared in asocial media update.

NBC News reported that an investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

source: people.com