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Police respond to school bus crash near Interstate 70, Van Brunt Boulevard in Kansas City

KCPS confirms bus belonged to district, had 19 students on board
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a crash involving a Kansas City Public Schools bus Wednesday morning.

Police were alerted to the crash, which involved a school bus and two other vehicles, at around 7:40 a.m.

KCPS initially said it had no indication that one of its buses was involved in a crash but later confirmed that the bus was one of the district's.

A spokesperson confirmed the bus was carrying 19 students from Central Middle School. None of the students were injured.

"We understand that this can be a traumatic experience for students involved and we have taken immediate steps to provide support," the spokesperson said in the email. "Counselors have been working closely with the students since the accident occurred to ensure that they receive the emotional support they may need."

Some minor injuries were reported as a result of the crash, but there is no word on how many people were injured in the crash.

This story will be updated as additional information is available.