A bus carrying members of the Washington marching band rolled over on its way from Seattle to Spokane in advance of Friday’s Apple Cup against Washington State, according to John Bryant of the Washington State Patrol
Just learned from a friend the bus taking the UW band to Pullman flipped just east of Ellensburg… sounds like a handful of people being evaluated by paramedics on scene — praying for the Husky family right now pic.twitter.com/gadSDm9sJO
— Zanders (@Zach_Anders) November 23, 2018
No serious injuries had been reported from the accident that was called in to authorities at 5:26 p.m., Trooper John Bryant told the Seattle Times.
A total of 25 students were treated for injuries that were not serious or life-threatening, Bryant said. The bus carried 56 people, he added.
Troopers, paramedics and deputies from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident, he said.
The accident took place on eastbound I-90 at mile post 146, about 3 miles west of George, Bryant said.
Road conditions were extremely slippery and icy in spots, the trooper told the Times.
Husky band bus rolled on the way to Pullman. We're fine, but shaken up and holed up in an elementary school to regroup. A radio station put out a call and the town of George answered: families left their thanksgiving dinners to bring us leftovers and hot food. pic.twitter.com/Dko6bW7hQa
— Patrick (@patstant) November 23, 2018
Thanks to everyone who spread the word and brought food. You put some joy and love back in our hearts. Thanks to the first responders who got there so quick and took care of us. Thanks to the human race on Thanksgiving for giving us some spirit back.
— Patrick (@patstant) November 23, 2018
The bus was one of six carrying band members and chaperones to Spokane, where they were going to spend the night before traveling to Pullman on Friday.
Bryant was unsure if the traveling party still planned to reach Spokane on Thursday, and authorities were looking into finding lodging locally.
Thank goodness no one got seriously hurt.
