One person injured in a three-vehicle accident involving a Decorah School Bus

One person was injured in a three-vehicle accident that involved a Decorah School Bus. The Iowa State Patrol reports that the accident occurred on October 9th at 3:24pm on Highway 52 near Decorah. 72-year old Allen Bodensteiner of Postville was operating a 2020 International LT625 and rear-ended a 2017 Ford Escape operated by 71-year old Deborah Rasmussen of Calmar who was stopped. A Decorah School Bus, operated by 57-year old Byron Ehrie of Decorah, was stopped with flashing lights on and arm extended when the Rasmussen vehicle was pushed into the rear of the bus. 19-children ,ages 7 to 14, were on the bus and were not injured. Bodensteiner was not injured. Rasmussen was taken by WinnMed Ambulance to WinnMed Hospital for treatment. The Iowa State Patrol was assisted by Calmar Police Department, Winneshiek County Sheriff's Department, Decorah Fire Department and First Responders and WinnMed Ambulance