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Part of the intersection of Happy Valley Road and Veterans Outer Loop near Walmart is closed due to a three-vehicle crash. Will Perkins/Glasgow News 1

UPDATED: Barren County students ‘cleared’ by EMS after bus-involved collision

Mar 3, 2025 | 3:39 PM

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1

Updated as of 4:13 p.m. Mar. 3

Barren County Schools Public Information Officer Heather Gardner wrote in a statement that four students were aboard at the time of the collision.

“EMS responded immediately and evaluated all students, as well as the bus monitor, and they were cleared with no reported injuries,” the statement reads. “All families were contacted, and students were transported home.’

“The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we are thankful for our first responders for their quick response and professionalism,” the statement continues.

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Updated as of 3:46 p.m. March 3

Barren County Schools Public Information Officer Heather Gardner confirmed a district bus was involved in the three-vehicle collision. Gardner said EMS checked all of the students and “all students have been cleared.”

The bus driver was transported by EMS. Flatt said he was taken to T.J. Samson Community hospital for minor injuries.

No other injuries were reported at the time of publication.

Flatt said the intersection will be closed for another 15 minutes.

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Original story:

A part of the intersection of Happy Valley Road and Veterans Outer Loop is closed, according to Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Terry Flatt, due to a crash.

Flatt confirmed it was a three-vehicle collision that involved a Barren County Schools bus. Drivers are asked to avoid the area, if possible.

This story will be updated as more information is available.

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