2 school buses involved in 4-vehicle crash in LaPorte County, Indiana, sheriff says

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Two mini school buses were involved in a four-vehicle crash Thursday in northwest Indiana.

The crash happened around 3:16 p.m. near U.S. 20 and Fail Road, the LaPorte County Indiana Sheriff's Office said.

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The New Prairie United School Corporation buses were transporting student athletes, officials said. Multiple injuries were reported and they were taken to hospitals.

The two other vehicles involved in the crash included a box truck.

The ages and the exact number of people injured was not known.

No further information about the crash was immediately available.