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Nine Students Injured in Iowa School Crash; Driver Cooperates

3/25/2026

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Story summary

Nine students were injured when a driver lost control and hopped a curb outside St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School in Ankeny, Iowa, at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday.
The driver, not injured, remained at the scene and cooperates with investigators.
The injured students were transported to local hospitals, and their names and injury severity were not disclosed.
Investigators are examining the crash’s cause, including the potential involvement of alcohol or drugs.

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Story summary

Nine students were injured when a driver lost control and hopped a curb outside St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School in Ankeny, Iowa, at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday.
The driver, not injured, remained at the scene and cooperates with investigators.
The injured students were transported to local hospitals, and their names and injury severity were not disclosed.
Investigators are examining the crash’s cause, including the potential involvement of alcohol or drugs.