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ATHENS, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – A student from a college in Athens, Texas, died when a school bus collided with a train around 4:30 pm. Friday, according to the Independent School District of Athens.
Athens, DSI said on its Facebook page: "It is with regret that we confirm that one of our precious schoolchildren lost their lives today when a district school bus collided with an Athens train. Another student on the bus, a girl from Central Athens Elementary, was inspected by Children's in Dallas. "
The child in the hospital is a 9-year-old girl and she is in critical condition, but stable from 7 years old. : 15 hours According to the Athens police.
No other students were in the bus, the district said.
The district reported that the bus driver, a 78-year-old man who had been driving in the district for about a year, was in an ambulance and in a stable condition.
Bus collision in Athens with the train – Chopper 11 (exposure adjusted for clarity)
"We ask you to join us in humbly praying for their families,"
Out of respect for affected families, the ISD of Athens canceled all the sporting events scheduled for Friday night.
The Athens Police Service and Union Pacific Railroad are conducting the investigation, Athens police said.
Athens Chief of Police, Buddy Hill, said at a press conference Friday night that there was no crossing or signaling at the crossing where the bus and the train collided.
School bus collision with a train in Athens (photo: @arriaunaa)
Athens school bus collisi with train (photo: @arriaunaa)
A prayer vigil was held Friday evening at the first United Methodist Church of Athens.
The sound of Amazing Grace and sobs filling the room.
Among the students present, a classmate of the deceased boy and a teacher of the community:
"To show him respect and honor him," said l & # Student Eli Smith.
Professor Juan Moreno "At this moment, we are all suffering."
Counselors will visit schools Monday.
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