FRANKLIN TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven out of 30-plus passengers were sent to the hospital after a bus rollover due to debris flying into the driver's window.
Chief Paul Hilliard of the Locust Township Police Department told 28/22 News a bus with 32 students from the Elementary/Middle/High School Southern Columbia Area School District rolled over around 3:00 p.m. at the intersection of Southern Drive and Ashton Hollow Road.
The driver was operating the bus when debris flew into his side window, landing on his lap, Chief Hilliard stated.
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Chief Hilliard explained the driver looked down to see what it was and went off the northbound berm, corrected his steering, then crossed into the southbound lane and cut back into the northbound lane, causing the bus to flip over.
Everyone was able to get out of the bus, and the more serious injuries were treated on the bus while others were moved to a triage area.
Seven people went to the hospital, including the bus driver.
The crash is still under investigation. Chief Hilliard said no word on charges at this time.
