~ Governor Pawlenty statement regarding reports of a school bus crash involving fatalities in southwestern Minnesota near Cottonwood ~

Saint Paul – The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding reports of a school bus crash involving fatalities in southwestern Minnesota near Cottonwood.

“This is a sad night for Minnesota. It is especially heartbreaking when young lives are lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who were killed or injured in this tragic accident.”