6 killed in Tennessee school bus crash
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Several children were killed Monday when their school bus crashed into a tree in Chattanooga, Tennessee, authorities said.
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Hamilton County District Attorney Neal Pinkston told reporters five people died at the scene and one died at the hospital. At least 23 children were rushed to the hospital following the accident. There were 35 students from Woodmore Elementary School on the bus, from kindergartners to fifth graders. Police say the bus driver is being questioned by authorities, and is cooperating.