The Iowa State Patrol Wednesday evening, released additional information with regard to an accident involving a Bedford School District bus. The accident happened at around 8:10-a.m. Wednesday. Authorities say a 2008 Ford pickup driven by 62-year old J. Fred Lischer, of Bedford, was traveling north on Lake Road from the stop sign, entering into the intersection with Highway 2, when the pickup struck a westbound 2014 Thomas School Bus on the driver’s side door in the middle of the intersection. The bus, driven by 53-year old Garry Rankin, of Bedford, was carrying students from the Bedford School District.

The Patrol says after the collision, the bus came to rest in the south ditch on its side, while the pickup came to rest at the point of impact. The bus was transporting two adults and 13 students at the time of the crash. Three students and one adult, along with both drivers were transported to the hospitals in the area. Other than the driver’s of both vehicles, the other adult was identified as 62-year old Jean Cavin, of Grant City, MO. The two juveniles, ages 11 and 13, were not identified.

Rankin was wearing his seat belt. Lischer, Cavin and the students were not wearing seat belts. Garry Rankin was transported by Taylor County Ambulance to CHI Health Mercy Hospital. Lischer was transported by Clarinda Ambulance to St. Francis Hospital. Cavin was taken by Clarinda Ambulance to the Clarinda Regional Medical Center, along with the 13-year old, who was taken to the hospital by New Market Ambulance. The 11-year old was taken by Clarinda Ambulance to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Nebraska.

The remaining 10 students were transported to the hospital by their parents to be checked for injuries. The Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, the DOT and other emergency agencies, including Clarinda and Shenandoah Fire and Rescue.