9 students injured after they were struck by vehicle at school in Iowa
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
Nine students were injured Tuesday at a school in Ankeny, Iowa, when a driver crashed into them with a vehicle, according to authorities.
The incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. in St. Louis on NW Weigel Drive, city police and fire officials said at a news conference. He said it happened while students were being picked up from St. Luke’s Catholic School.
Authorities said a vehicle in the pickup truck line jumped the curb and hit the students.
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE STUDENTS WERE INJURED AFTER SUSPECT DUI DRIVER ACCUSED OF HITTING THEM
Nine students were injured when a driver crashed into them at a school in Ankeny, Iowa. (St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School)
Many parents helped the children until emergency response teams arrived at the scene. The nine victims were later taken to local hospitals.
According to officials, some of the students who were hit were seriously injured. Their ages and circumstances were not publicly disclosed, but the school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
The unidentified driver remained at the scene uninjured after the incident.
A vehicle in the pickup truck line jumped the curb and hit several students. (Ankeny Police)
Sergeant. Ankeny Police Department spokesman Trevor McGraw told reporters that the incident did not appear to be an intentional act of violence.
Investigators continue to investigate what may have caused the collision.
People were asked to stay away from the area so that emergency response teams could reach the scene.
CAR MOTORS FIRED INTO THE CROWD OUTSIDE A CALIFORNIA BAR IN A CHAOTIC SCENE CAUGHT IN THE VIDEO.
Police said the incident did not appear to be an intentional act of violence. (Ankeny Police)
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPLICATION
“We would like to thank the parents at the school pick-up line who immediately helped the injured while emergency services were on the way,” city officials said. “We would like to thank the teachers and staff who helped the injured students and the students who witnessed the traumatic event.”
“Please know that we are praying for the families involved and the first responders who assisted,” the Diocese of Des Moines told WHO 13.
