Car Driver Seriously Injured in Crash with School Bus in Blissfield, MI

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A crash involving a Lenawee County Intermediate School District bus and another vehicle led to a highway closure in Blissfield, Michigan on Thursday morning. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, while the bus driver and a bus aide suffered minor injuries. Five students on board the bus were evaluated by medical personnel but not reported to be physically injured.

Why it matters

Crashes involving school buses often prompt major road closures as responders take extra precautions to ensure the safety of all passengers, evaluate for any injuries, and clear the scene. Large vehicles like school buses can block travel lanes, making it difficult for other vehicles to pass safely.

The details

Emergency units responded to the scene around 7:12 a.m. along U.S. 223 between Grosvenor Hwy and Wellsville Hwy. The crash involved a school bus carrying five students and a passenger vehicle. The bus driver and a bus aide both suffered minor injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. The students' families were notified following the incident, and both directions of U.S. 223 were closed while crews responded and cleared the scene.

• The crash occurred around 7:12 a.m. on March 12, 2026.
• Both directions of U.S. 223 between Grosvenor Hwy and Wellsville Hwy were closed while crews responded and cleared the scene.

What’s next

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.