Bus Crash on Summit Bridge Road Cleared

DSP News Release: Bus Crash on Summit Bridge Road Cleared

Location: Summit Bridge Road (St. Rt. 896) at Howell School Road, Bear, DE

Date of Occurrence: Thursday, October 10, 2013, at 10:01 p.m.

           

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Bear- Troopers have cleared the scene of the bus crash on Summit Bridge Road at Howell School Road, and the roadways are open.

An initial investigation suggests the bus, which was carrying approximately forty adult passengers, was making a left turn from southbound Summit Bridge Road onto Howell School Road. While crossing the northbound lanes of Summit Bridge Road the bus was struck by a tractor trailer that failed to stop for a red light.

After being struck the bus overturned. Approximately nine bus passengers were transported to Christiana Hospital. Several other passengers were transported to area medical centers by private vehicles. None of the injuries are considered to be life threatening.

More information will be released later today.