Bus Accident near Wabasso

On October 16, 2024 at approximately 8:15am the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office received a report of motor vehicle crash. The crash was located on CSAH 7 at the intersection with 280th Street. This crash involved a 2018 Ford F550 truck, operated by Brandon Tusler, age (23) of Welcome, MN. The second vehicle was a 2023 Blue Bird School Bus owned by 4.0 School Services, Inc, providing service to the Wabasso Public School district. The bus was operated by Edward Aslesen, age (72) of Milroy, MN. Initial investigation indicates the F550 was traveling North on CSAH 7 prior to the crash. The school bus was traveling east on 280th street and failed to yield the right of way upon entering the intersection. As a result of the crash, nine passengers on the bus received minor injuries and were transported to the hospital by ambulance or private party. 

The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on the scene by the Minnesota State Patrol, the Wabasso Fire Department and Ambulance Service, CentraCare EMS, and North Memorial Ambulance. 

The crash remains under investigation.