19 DeKalb County students taken to hospital after bus crash

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - This morning, a DeKalb County school bus was involved in a crash that resulted in several students being transported to the hospital with minor injuries. 

The incident occurred around 8 a.m. as the bus was en route to Salem Middle School. School officials say that the bus was struck by another vehicle around 8:20 a.m. The bus then hit a pole and came to a rest on its side in a ditch.

Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported, according to school officials. Several concerned parents arrived at the scene to ensure their children's safety and transport them to the hospital if necessary.

Authorities, including DeKalb County Police, have been on the scene, working to remove the bus from the ditch and clear the road. River Road, which was temporarily blocked off, is expected to reopen shortly as the wreckage is cleared.

The district confirmed that the bus driver, a long-time employee, was not seriously injured. The school district says that 19 students were taken to nearby medical facilities for evaluation and treatment as necessary, mostly by their family members.

The DeKalb County Police is leading the investigation into the crash with the assistance of the DeKalb County school police. 

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