A collision between a passenger vehicle and a school bus killed two people and injured two others on Beryl Highway in Iron County. The crash occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the intersection of 3200 North and Beryl Highway, according to Sheriff Ken Carpenter.
Both occupants of the passenger vehicle sustained fatal injuries. While the male driver has been identified, officials stated that his identity will not be released until next of kin are notified. The female passenger has not yet been identified.
Two females aboard the bus, identified as the driver and an aide, were transported to hospitals for evaluation. One individual was taken by ambulance to Cedar City Hospital, while the other was airlifted by Intermountain Health Flight & Ambulance Services to St. George Regional Hospital. Authorities confirmed that no children were on the bus at the time of the incident.
The Utah Highway Patrol is conducting a reconstruction of the crash, which includes the use of digital mapping. Investigators have not yet been able to take statements from the bus driver or the aide. Officials are asking any eyewitnesses to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.
Responding agencies to the scene included the Iron County Sheriff's Office, Utah Highway Patrol, Enterprise Fire and EMS, Gold Cross Ambulance, and Intermountain Health Flight & Ambulance Services. This report is based on preliminary information from law enforcement and may not reflect the full findings of the investigation.
