On June 15, 2011 at approximately 8:30 am, members of the Punnichy RCMP Detachment along with Lestock EMS and Lestock Fire personnel were notified that a southbound school bus with 15 passengers had driven off of highway 640 about 8 km north of Highway 15 and south of the Daystar First Nation. The school bus left the road and hit a water -filled ditch. The vehicle stayed upright and everyone was able to exit the bus.
The 49-year-old female driver and a 17-year-old female passenger were taken to Regina General Hospital for treatment of lower back pain following the incident. Six other children, ranging in age from 9 to 17 years of age, were taken to Wynyard Hospital for assessment of minor injuries.
No other vehicles were involved in the incident. The grid road is maintained and well -traveled.
An RCMP Collision Analyst from Yorkton Detachment attended the scene to assist Punnichy RCMP Detachment members with the investigation.
This matter is still under investigation.
