US EditionNine Students Injured in St. Luke's Catholic School Crash in Ankeny
Nine students were injured and taken to local hospitals after a vehicle entered the pickup area at St. Luke's Catholic School, with multiple emergency vehicles responding.
- On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, a vehicle jumped the curb at St. Luke's Catholic School in Ankeny, striking nine students who were rushed to local hospitals shortly after the 3:15 p.m. incident.
- Trevor McGraw, a spokesperson for the Ankeny Police Department, stated the incident does not appear to be an intentional act of violence; the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
- Parents in the pickup line provided immediate aid to injured students until emergency personnel arrived. City officials thanked them for assisting the injured while emergency services were on the way.
- School officials implemented adjusted pickup procedures directing parents to use the south entrance. The Des Moines Diocese stated, "Please know that we pray for the families involved and for the first responders who assisted."
- While the extent of serious injuries remains undisclosed, the Ankeny Police Department continues urging the public to avoid the area as investigators work to confirm details of how the collision occurred.
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