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Staten Island School Bus Accident: 13 Children Sustain Minor Injuries
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.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.