Widge Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) wbbm (cbs) Chicago news radio 780 am, they have a news chopper on there now, traffic reports on the 8, east bound on I-80, mile from the ridge road exit, heavy damage to front of bus, several vehicles, getting them off the bus now Glassmen parent here... Just talked to daughter on phone. She is on a glassmen bus, and is unaware of anything happening to the other busses. She says when they have even the slightest problem, all the busses pull off. This has not happened yet. So she is ok and has no other info. Edited June 26, 2009 by Widge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Glassmen parent here...Just talked to daughter on phone. She is on a glassmen bus, and is unaware of anything happening to the other busses. She says when they have even the slightest problem, all the busses pull off. This has not happened. Two Chicago media outlets have confirmed this indeed happened. Check the links earlier in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000Cadet Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I hope everyone is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssorrell Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 There's a report of it on dci.org...apparently it was the volunteer bus and the buses with the members continued on to the housing site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapperpoet Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Sending positive thoughts and prayers to the Midwest. Hope everyone's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan9 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Sending positive thoughts and prayers to the Midwest. Hope everyone's okay. Dittos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KemoLondon Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Per Brian Hickman the Corps Director there was a crash but the details reported are not completly correct. Please go to the Glassmen website and the news is there. It was the volunteer bus and it seems the driver was injured. Thanks for all the concern and well wishes. Bob London Glassmen parent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJD2888 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 per DCI's website Glassmen volunteer bus involved in accident Friday, June 26, 2009 - 7:17 AM Drum Corps International has been informed by Glassmen executive director Brian Hickman that the Glassmen volunteer bus was involved in an accident just a little while ago. The driver was taken to the hospital for possible injuries. Three other volunteers were taken to the hospital as a precaution. The corps members were safely sent on to the corps housing site. Those seeking more information about this incident should contact the Glassmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cainan Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 It shold be noted that the 5 ambulances were AUTOMATICALLY dispatched as it was a bus involved. It is not clear if 5 ambulances were in fact needed. This is gonna be a big time thread here. Let's remember that there are about 150 sets of parents that may not know anything about this so let's be real careful to keep to the facts only. This may be the first they have heard of this incident. Anything off topic or offensive will be dealt with swiftly and harshly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baja Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 From Glassmen web page Volunteer Bus in Accident Friday, 26 June 2009 Shortly before 7am this morning, the GLASSMEN Volunteer bus (851) was involved in an accident with a tractor trailer coming out of a service plaza. At this time, it appears that the bus driver was the only one to sustain injuries, but as a precautionary measure three volunteers were also taken to be checked out. No other GLASSMEN vehicles or personnel were involved with this incident. All members, staff and remaining volunteers are fine, and on their way to the housing site. More details to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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