Chalmette High School Bus Crash Injures Students

A collision involving five school buses and a truck near Lafayette resulted in injuries to several students from Chalmette High School. The incident occurred on westbound Interstate 10 around 12:45 p.m. as the buses were en route to a state-wide marching band competition at McNeese Cowboy Stadium. While initial reports indicated six students with injuries, school officials later confirmed that nine students received treatment and were subsequently released from the hospital. The accident was initiated when one bus rear-ended another, causing a chain reaction among the buses, leading to significant traffic disruptions. Authorities are currently investigating the details surrounding the crash.