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The driver of a car was killed after crashing into the back of a school bus carrying high school students near Kankakee this morning, state police said.
Several of the children were taken to hospital but their injuries were minor, police said.
The accident happened about 7:15 a.m. on Illinois Route 113 west of Warner Bridge Road in the town of Limestone, state police said.
According to preliminary reports, a 2002 Chevrolet struck the rear of the bus from Herscher High School. The bus had its lights flashing and students were boarding at the time, police said.
The driver of the Chevrolet was pronounced dead at the scene and identified as Aaron Ballenger, 29, of Braceville, police said.
Officials at Herscher High School were notifying parents about the students involved in the accident.
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