19 students sent to hospital following Louisiana school bus crash

GRANT PARISH, La. (KALB/Gray News) - A school bus crash in Louisiana Friday evening resulted in multiple students being transported to a hospital.

The crash happened north of Montgomery on Highway 71 at Campground Cutoff.

Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain said 21 students were on board at the time of the crash. Nineteen were sent to a hospital, with most going to Rapides Regional Medical Center.

Two students had to be airlifted to a Shreveport-area trauma center.

The Grant Parish School Board released a statement that said all students were safely transported from the scene and no casualties have been reported at this time.

“We are grateful for the first responders and community members who have assisted and for the support and prayers being offered by our community,” the district said.

Louisiana State Police is leading the investigation into the crash.