Update, 5:05 p.m.: Two students died at the scene of the crash, THP said in a press conference Friday afternoon. The crash happened at noon and involved three vehicles: the bus, a TDOT dump truck and a Chevrolet Trailblazer.

While the investigation is still ongoing, it doesn’t appear that the TDOT truck was at fault, according to THP. There were 25 students and five adults on the bus. There were two people in the TDOT truck, and one person in the Trailblazer.

Seven helicopters responded to evacuate the victims, who were taken by ambulance and helicopter to hospitals in Memphis, Nashville and hospitals in between.

Carroll County Sheriff Andy Dickson said, in addition to the victims and their families, “I ask you to keep the first responders in your prayers because they witnessed some stuff today that they’ll remember for the rest of their lives, and some things that they’ll carry with them.”

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Update, 4:25 p.m.: The school bus crashed with a TDOT truck, according to state Sen. Bill Powers.

“I am deeply heartbroken by the tragic crash in Carroll County involving a Tennessee Department of Transportation truck and a Montgomery County school bus carrying students and staff from Kenwood Middle School, who were returning from a field trip to Jackson,” Powers said in a statement to Clarksville Now.

“As a father and as someone who calls this community home, it is difficult to put into words the grief so many are feeling right now. My prayers are with every student, parent, teacher, and first responder affected by this devastating accident. During this time of sorrow, I encourage our community to come together in support of these families and to lift them up in every way we can. I am in close contact with local and state officials and stand ready to help ensure that all necessary resources are available in the days ahead.”

Update, 4 p.m.: A parent told WSMV4 the bus was carrying STEM students to Jackson for a GreenpowerUSA event. She said there were about 24 students and four teachers on the trip.

“There are people in our community experiencing the worst day of their lives right now, and we should wrap them in love as they navigate this,” said teacher and Clarksville City Council member Brian Zacharias. “And I’ll say this as a middle school teacher, even if your child wasn’t involved, take a minute to check in with them tonight. News like this spreads fast, and it can affect kids in ways we don’t always see.”

Update, 3:30 p.m.: The school bus driver is in critical condition in a Memphis hospital, according to a family member.

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Update, 2:22 p.m.: County Mayor Wes Golden said the person killed was from Montgomery County, according to WKRN. “This is a bad day in Montgomery County,” Golden said in a statement. “Prayer is absolutely needed right now.”

Update, 2:17 p.m.: The bus was transporting a group of students and employees from Kenwood Middle School to Jackson for a field trip, according to CMCSS. Families of all on the bus have been contacted.

Update, 2:08 p.m.: Montgomery County Commissioner David Shelton said a bus carrying students from Kenwood Middle School collided with a dump truck. There have been reports of serious injuries and at least one fatality. “Please join me in prayer for the families and everyone impacted by this tragic event. At this time, we do not know exactly how it happened,” Shelton said.

Previously:

CARROLL COUNTY, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol is responding to a deadly crash involving a school bus in Carroll County, about 100 miles southwest of Clarksville.

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 70 and Cedar Grove on Friday, Clarksville Now news partner WKRN-Channel 2 reported. The crash reportedly involved an “out-of-county school bus” and another vehicle.

Nashville media are reporting that it is a Clarksville-Montgomery County School System bus.

“This remains an ongoing investigation, and troopers are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash,” wrote THP in a post about the crash. No additional details were immediately released.

This article will be updated.

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