Minor injuries have been reported after a pick up truck collided with a school bus on Highway 43 near Mayerthorpe on Thursday afternoon.
The incident, which closed down northbound Highway 43 for several hours, took place after police say the bus was in the center median area of the highway, attempting to cross the highway with approximately eight children on board. Authorities say an investigation tells them while the bus progressed from the median, a pickup truck emerged from blowing snow, striking the rear of the bus and causing it to partially spin
Police are urging all drivers to slow down and drive to winter conditions.
