JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Duval County school bus transporting 35 Douglas Anderson School of the Arts students crashed into the rear of a truck stopped in traffic this morning.
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On Oct. 5, the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash at around 8:15 a.m. on Interstate 95 just south of 8th Street in Jacksonville.
Three of the students on board the bus were taken to the same local hospital with minor injuries. Both the driver and passenger of the truck were also transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Upon arriving at the scene, troopers found that a school bus with 35 students on board collided with the rear of a box truck that was stopped in the center lane because of traffic.
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FHP said that the driver of the school bus was issued a ticket for careless driving.
A message to parents who had children riding on the bus read:
“Hello DA Family, If you are receiving this message, your child rides bus #37. Unfortunately, the bus was involved in an accident this morning resulting in three students who required medical transport. We have been in direct contact with all families of those students and are working to ensure these students receive medical attention and care as needed! If you have not been directly contacted, we have not received a report of injury to your child. At this time, we have staff on scene to provide support and care for the remaining students as they wait for a backup bus to pick them up and transport them to the school. I always hate to send you this type of concerning news but it’s important we keep you informed where your child’s safety is concerned. Do not hesitate to contact me at the school if you have any questions about this situation.”
Principal Wilson