Breaking: 2 students killed in crash involving Montgomery County middle school bus on field trip in TN
CEDAR GROVE, Tenn. (WSMV) – At least one person is dead and several injuries are being reported after a Montgomery County middle school bus and a dump truck collided in Carroll County Friday afternoon.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System confirmed that the bus was carrying Kenwood Middle School students who were on a field trip at the time of the crash. Read CMCSS’s full statement here:
“A CMCSS bus transporting a group of students and employees from Kenwood Middle School to Jackson, TN, for a field trip was involved in an accident in Carroll County, TN. All families of those on the bus have been contacted. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is the incident command, and CMCSS does not have any additional confirmed information at this time regarding the accident. We will share more information as law enforcement provides it.
Our hearts go out to our Kenwood community, students, staff, faculty, friends, and neighbors. Please join us in praying for all involved.”
Local and state leaders have shared reactions to the fatal crash.
Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden:
“This is a bad day in Montgomery County. A Kenwood Middle School bus transporting students and adults in Carroll County was involved in a fatal crash. Parents have been contacted. There is still a lot of information coming in. Prayer is absolutely needed right now,” Golden said.
“My family and I are grieving alongside the families, friends, and staff of Kenwood Middle School. This tragedy has shaken our community, and there are no words that can truly ease the pain of such an unimaginable loss.
We are keeping every family, student, educator, and first responders in our prayers—asking for comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead.
May those who are hurting feel surrounded by love and supported through this incredibly difficult time.
To the Kenwood community, we stand with you. And to everyone hurting today, please lean on one another and hold close those you love.
My heart is with each of you, and you remain in our prayers.”
Gov. Bill Lee:
.@MariaLeeTN & I ask all Tennesseans to join us in prayer for the Kenwood Middle School students & faculty, TDOT employees, & all families impacted by the tragic bus crash today in Carroll County. We are heartbroken over the loss of life & ask for God’s healing over the injured.…
— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) March 27, 2026
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee):
State Representative Aron Mayberry:
“My heart is heavy as we learn about the tragic school bus accident involving a Montgomery County bus in Carroll County today.
We are praying for every student, family, and first responder affected by this heartbreaking situation. We ask our community to join us in lifting them up — for comfort, healing, and strength in the difficult hours ahead.
Please continue to pray for clarity and protection as officials work to understand what happened.
Clarksville stands together.”
Commissioner David W. Shelton:
“I deeply apologize for putting out information (about Kenwood Middle) that was not yet available to the public. It certainly was not my intent to break any news. I regret posting premature information.”
“My heart goes out to the Clarksville-Montgomery County community today amid reports of a serious vehicle accident involving a Kenwood Middle School bus. I am keeping the students, their families, and everyone affected in my prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
During moments like this, it is important that we come together to support one another, offer comfort, and stand in solidarity with this community.”
Montgomery County Commissioner Clayton Rudder:
“Tragic news of a Kenwood Middle school bus involved in a horrific accident. Please keep all those involved in your prayers.”
State Representative Ronnie Glynn:
“This afternoon, I received the tragic news that a Clarksville-Montgomery County School System bus transporting a group of students and employees from Kenwood Middle School was involved in a deadly crash. The investigation remains ongoing, but internal reports are that there are fatalities and serious injuries.
My heart is with the family of the person who lost their life, those who were injured, and the entire Kenwood Middle School community as they face this tragedy. I am grateful to the Tennessee Highway Patrol and first responders who rushed to the scene and are working tirelessly to care for those involved.
As more information becomes available, my office will remain in close contact with local officials and the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System to ensure families receive the support and resources they need during this difficult time. We will continue updating the community as we receive more information.”
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