A school bus failed to yield at an intersection east of Portales and collided with a tractor-trailer, injuring seven students and the drivers of both vehicles, authorities said.
New Mexico State Police said a student sustained serious injuries in the Wednesday morning crash and was airlifted to a Texas hospital for treatment.
Six other students, along with the 61-year-old man who was driving the school bus and the 28-year-old trailer driver, suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, police said.
The names, ages and condition of the injured students were not available Thursday.
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A New Mexico school bus collided with a tractor-trailer because the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. New Mexico police have an ongoing investigation into the incident.
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Police said the bus was carrying about 17 students ranging in age from 6 to 15. It is not yet clear which school or schools the students attended.
The accident happened around 7:30 am and a photo provided by police showed the bus with damage to the front and left rear.
The large commercial vehicle, which was carrying a full load of corn, can also be seen in the photo with debris strewn along the road.
Police said the accident remains under investigation and they are being assisted by a reconstruction team.
