Van with students crashes, catches on fire in Cahokia Heights

Authorities are investigating an incident in Cahokia Heights where a van transporting students to school crashed into a light pole and caught on fire. The accident occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Footage from Fox2Now/KTVI shows the vehicle that burned following the collision. Officials are currently working to determine the cause of the crash. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities analyze the circumstances surrounding the vehicle's impact with the pole and the subsequent fire.