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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.
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Emergency services responded to a serious traffic incident involving a school bus that overturned at the intersection of Laconia Avenue and Naughton Avenue on Staten Island.
First responders arrived at the scene of an overturned school bus. Fortunately, there were no reports of entrapment, and all individuals on board were safely evacuated.
The bus was carrying 13 children, all of whom sustained minor injuries. Emergency medical personnel evaluated the students on-site before determining that all 13 will be transported to Staten Island University Hospital North for further assessment and care as a precautionary measure.
Firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services worked quickly to secure the scene, assess the situation, and provide aid to the injured.
The prompt response ensured that no further complications arose from the accident.
Authorities are conducting a full investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the bus overturning.
Traffic in the area may experience delays as cleanup and investigative efforts continue.
While the injuries reported are minor, this incident has raised concerns about school transportation safety in the community. Parents and guardians of the children involved have been notified, and school officials are cooperating with the investigation.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Parents and concerned residents are encouraged to contact local authorities or school representatives for inquiries related to the incident.