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Jefferson County school bus carrying students from Minor Elementary School overturned in a ravine
A Jefferson County school bus carrying students from Minor Elementary School overturned in a ravine on Friday morning, following a collision with a pickup truck. The incident occurred at 7:18 a.m. on Mulga Loop Road, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
Officials confirmed that the students on board the bus were evaluated and reported to be unharmed.
However, a school employee suffered minor injuries during the accident.
The crash also involved a pickup truck, whose driver sustained the most severe injuries in the incident. Rescue crews worked to free the truck driver from their vehicle before transporting them to a local hospital.
Additionally, two children and two adults, including the school employee, were taken to area hospitals for further evaluation and treatment.
One student in a wheelchair was briefly trapped on the overturned bus but was successfully freed by first responders.
The circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation. Authorities have not released further details about the condition of the injured individuals or the exact cause of the accident.
Local officials are working closely with the Jefferson County School District to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved. Families of the students have been notified, and the district is offering support services to those affected by the traumatic event.
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Multi-Vehicle Collision with Rollover Involving School Bus in Waltham
The severity of the driver’s injuries has not yet been disclosed.
WALTHAM, MA – At least one person sustained injuries following a collision between a school bus and an elderly transportation van in Waltham, Massachusetts, on Friday morning.
The crash occurred around 8:45 a.m., according to Waltham Police. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where they found a yellow Eastern Bus Company school bus alongside a white REM Services van that had rolled onto its side.
The van’s front windshield was shattered, and significant damage was visible.
It remains unclear if any students were on board at the time of the collision or if injuries were sustained by those on the bus.
The van, operated by a company providing transportation for elderly and mobility-impaired individuals in Greater Boston, had only the driver on board. The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The severity of the driver’s injuries has not yet been disclosed.
REM Services confirmed their involvement in the incident and stated that no passengers were present in their vehicle at the time.
Authorities have not yet released additional information about the circumstances leading to the collision or the condition of those involved.
Waltham Police and other first responders are actively investigating the cause of the crash. Traffic in the area may be impacted as the scene is cleared and further analysis is conducted.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.