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Caldwell school bus involved in collision with mini-dirt bike

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CALDWELL, Idaho — An investigation is underway following a Monday afternoon crash involving a school bus and mini-dirt bike in Caldwell.

The collision occurred just after 4 p.m. at the intersection of E Spruce Street and Colorado Avenue.

Idaho State Police say eight children and two adults, including the 74-year-old driver, were aboard the bus at the time.

Everyone on the bus was wearing a seat belt. Luckily, none of them were hurt.

The juvenile mini-dirt bike operator was taken to a hospital for their injuries. They were not wearing a helmet, police say.

The intersection was blocked for nearly one hour.

Editor's Note: Initially the school district said an e-bike was involved. Police later advised it was a mini-dirt bike.

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