RCMP say one person was taken to hospital following a crash involving a school bus Thursday afternoon near Ile des Chenes.

St. Pierre RCMP responded to the crash at approximately 4 pm. 

According to police, a bus was driving east, just north of Ile de Chenes, when it crossed the southbound lanes of Highway 59. As it was attempting to turn north onto Highway 59, the bus was hit by a car. 

The RCMP says there were nine students onboard the bus, but none of them were seriously injured.

The lone occupant of the car was transported to hospital with minor injuries.