by Two children were injured when a bus veered off the road and crashed into a playground at the South Minneapolis Child Community Center on May 19, 2025. The incident occurred in the afternoon on West 60th Street near Nicollet Avenue.
What Happened
On Monday shortly before 4:15 p.m., a school bus traveling along West 60th Street in south Minneapolis left the roadway and struck a playground where children were playing.
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, three children were present on the playground at the time of the crash.
Two of them sustained injuries and were taken to local hospitals. Authorities confirmed the injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening.
Key Details
- Location: South Minneapolis Child Community Center playground near Nicollet Avenue
- Time: Just before 4:15 p.m. on May 19, 2025
- Victims: Two children injured; one child uninjured on the playground
- Bus passengers: Two children on the bus were unharmed
- Cause: Undetermined; bus reportedly collided with a witness’s vehicle before crashing
- Police statement: No citations issued; driver not believed to be impaired
Reactions and Statements
The Minneapolis Police Department has provided limited details while investigations are ongoing. No official statement regarding the driver’s condition or the precise cause of the crash has been released.
A nearby witness told KARE 11 that the bus collided with her vehicle before veering onto the playground.
Investigation and What’s Next
Police continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the bus leaving the road and crashing into the playground. Authorities are reviewing witness accounts and any available surveillance footage. No charges or citations have been issued as of this report.
Officials have also not yet commented on any changes to safety protocols or measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
FAQs
Q: Were the children seriously injured?
A: Two children suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Q: Was the bus driver impaired?
A: Police do not believe the driver was impaired. No citations have been issued.
Q: How many children were on the bus?
A: Two children were on the bus at the time and both were uninjured.
Q: Why did the bus leave the road?
A: The exact cause is still under investigation. A witness reported the bus collided with her vehicle before crashing.
Q: What safety measures are in place at the playground?
A: Officials have not yet commented on playground safety updates following the crash.
Summary / Final Takeaway
A school bus accident in south Minneapolis resulted in two children being hurt after the vehicle crashed into a playground at the South Minneapolis Child Community Center.
The injuries were reported as non-life-threatening. Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash, which may have involved a collision with another vehicle.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about vehicle safety near community spaces.
