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An 18-year-old died after the car she
was riding in collided with a school bus carrying the Ely High
School football team.


      The State Patrol says the crash happened on Highway 169 in
Coleraine about 3:30 p.m. Friday when the car pulled out in front
of the bus while crossing the highway.


      The Patrol says Emerald R. Foss of Bovey was airlifted to a
Duluth hospital where she later died in the emergency room.


      An 18-year-old driver and another 16-year-old passenger also
were injured and airlifted to Duluth hospitals in critical
condition.


      The Patrol says the bus driver suffered a minor injury. None of
the 23 players or three coaches on the bus were injured.


      Officials canceled Friday night's homecoming game and dance at
Onamia High School.

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An 18-year-old died after the car she
was riding in collided with a school bus carrying the Ely High
School football team.


Teen killed in collision with school bus

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