DEWITT - Two people are being treated for minor injuries after a car crash near Tri County school during the Wednesday morning rush hour. 

The crash occurred at the intersection of 725th Rd. 142nd Rd., just south of the school. Jefferson County Sheriff Nick Georgi said the two car accident happened when a northbound Ford Windstar minivan pulled in front of a southbound Ford Taurus sedan as people were turning into the school. 

The drivers, both males, were both transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Both cars saw significant front-end damage, with the airbags deploying form the steering wheel on the sedan. The names of those involved have not yet released.  

A tow truck was on scene at about 9:00 AM to help with clean up and transportation of the battered vehicles. Traffic was shut down to one lane with law officers directing traffic.