UPDATE: Semi-truck collides with empty school bus in Blackfoot
UPDATE:
10/21/2026 – 11:16 A.M.
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Around 6:50 a.m., the Blackfoot Police Department responded to a crash at the intersection of Highway 26 and Highway 39 involving a Basic American Foods semi‑truck and a Miles Bus Company school bus.
Police confirm that neither of the drivers were injured, and the school bus was not carrying any passengers.
In their initial investigation, police found that the school bus was stopped at the intersection, preparing to turn left from Highway 26 onto Highway 39. The traffic light turned red while the bus was still in the intersection. It was then struck by the semi that was unable to stop for the red light.
Both vehicles had to be towed after receiving severe damage.
Both drivers were cited for “Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device.”
The Blackfoot Police Department continues to investigate the cause of the crash and will conduct follow‑up as necessary.
ORIGINAL:
10/21/2026 – 8:58 A.M.
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — A school bus was struck by a semi-truck early Wednesday morning in Blackfoot. The collision occurred at the intersection of US 26 and State Highway 39.
The Blackfoot School District reported that no students were on the bus at the time of the accident.
“We hope all is well with both drivers involved,” the Blackfoot School District reported in a social media post.
Blackfoot Police is investigating the accident.
The is a developing story and will be updated when more information become available.
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