TENNESSEE — UPDATE: Two students have now been confirmed dead.
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Authorities are investigating a deadly crash involving a school bus carrying students and staff from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.
The crash occurred in Carroll County near the intersection of Highway 70 and Cedar Grove, according to officials.
Authorities said the bus, from Kenwood Middle School, was traveling to a field trip in Jackson when it was involved in a collision with another vehicle.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.
Officials have not released details on how many people were on the bus or whether there were additional injuries.
School officials said families of those on board have been notified, but additional information has not yet been confirmed.
Emergency crews remain on the scene, and air medical transport has been requested as part of the response.
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes while crews continue their work.
The crash remains under investigation, and the situation is still developing.
