Iowa Lakes Community College Calhoun County Bus Accident — Emergency crews responded to a serious bus accident today in Calhoun County that has left at least a dozen people injured and temporarily closed Iowa Highway 4 in both directions, officials confirmed.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash involved a charter bus carrying members of the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team. The bus rolled over just before 11:30 a.m. on the Jolley Curves of Highway 4, west of Twin Lakes.
At least 12 people were reported injured in the rollover. Emergency medical helicopters, including air-lifts to Des Moines, responded to the scene while others were transported by ground ambulance to local hospitals in Fort Dodge for treatment. Officials have not yet released the condition of those injured, but the response indicates multiple serious injuries.
The highway remains closed between 210th and 220th Streets as investigators and cleanup crews work to clear the scene and determine the cause of the crash. Troopers and county deputies have urged drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while the investigation continues.
Iowa Lakes Community College administrators said their primary concern is the wellbeing of students and staff involved and that they are coordinating support for families affected by the accident.
This developing situation has deeply affected the college and local communities, with many expressing shock and concern for the injured. More details, including updates on injuries and timeline for reopening the highway, are expected as authorities release further information.
This is a developing story; updates will follow as more information becomes available.
