Two GSSD students involved in collision

Bus routes in Yorkton were affected by a collision between a truck and two students.

On Monday, June 18 at approximately 8 a.m., Yorkton Municipal RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two pedestrians. Initial investigation indicates that two 15 year-olds were crossing the street to board a waiting school bus when they were struck by a pickup truck. The bus was on the Dr. Brass/YRHS route.

Both were transported to hospital with what were described as minor injuries.

The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and has been interviewed by police. No charges have been laid at this time.

Quentin Robertson, Director of Education for the Good Spirit School Division, admits they do not have many details, but they expect the two students involved in the incident to make a full recovery.

The remainder of the bus route that morning was cancelled following the incident, and the transportation department arranged for alternate ways for students to get to school. The bus route was cancelled in the afternoon to allow the driver to recover after witnessing the collision.