FARGO (KFGO) – North Dakota Highway Patrol Captain Bryan Niewind says it could take three months or longer to complete the investigation into Thursday’s crash involving a school bus and train in Lidgerwood, N.D.
Crash investigators have been interviewing witnesses. Niewind says there was a second school bus behind the bus that was struck by the train and the students and driver on that bus all witnessed the crash.
Niewind says video from the bus and the train will be examined by investigators. Troopers will also examine the mechanical equipment on the bus.
Investigators also plan to speak with the Richland County State’s Attorney’s office because Niewind says in crashes like this, there’s always the possibility that charges could be filed.
Five students were injured. Four were taken to local hospitals by ambulance. Another student was airlifted to Sanford in Fargo. Niewind says the injuries are serious, but not life-threatening.
