The crash occurred on Manhattan-Monee Rd near School House in Manhattan, IL. Multiple injuries were reported, but students on the bus were unharmed. Learn more about the incident and how to obtain an official crash report.
MANHATTAN, IL - January 15, 2026
A school bus was involved in a crash on Manhattan-Monee Road near School House in Manhattan, Illinois, on Thursday. While multiple injuries were reported, all students on the bus were confirmed to be unharmed. The exact time of the crash was not provided, and the cause remains unspecified.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: January 15, 2026; exact time not specified
- Location: Manhattan-Monee Rd near School House, Manhattan, IL
- Type of crash: Involving a school bus
- Vehicles involved: School bus
- Injuries / fatalities: Multiple injuries reported; fatalities not specified
- Source(s): ABC7 Chicago
Crash Overview
The crash occurred on Thursday, January 15, 2026, on Manhattan-Monee Road near School House in Manhattan, Illinois. A school bus was involved, but fortunately, all students aboard were reported to be unharmed. The reports indicate multiple injuries, although specific details about the injured parties have not been released.
Emergency services responded to the scene, but the specific agencies involved have not been identified in the available reports. The cause of the crash is not yet known, and no allegations have been specified.
People Involved
The crash involved a school bus, but the number of people affected and their roles have not been detailed. While it is confirmed that the students on the bus were unharmed, multiple injuries were reported. Authorities have not released the names or specific details about those injured.
Investigation Status
The investigating agency has not been specified, and no contributing factors have been officially reported. Investigators are still working to determine what led to the crash, and no additional details have been released regarding potential charges or citations.