On Wednesday, ten individuals, including nine students, were hospitalized after a school bus rollover incident in Texas, north of Austin. The bus, operated by the Leander Independent School District (ISD), was carrying 43 people when it rolled over on a rural road shortly after school, before any students were dropped off. Among the injuries, one was deemed life-threatening and two were potentially life-threatening, while the remaining injuries were not severe, according to Kevin Parker from the Austin-Travis County Medical Emergency Services.
The bus, a 2024 model equipped with seatbelts, veered off the right side of the road, leading to the accident. Officials from the Texas Department of Public Safety are investigating the cause, noting a slight curve in the roadway as a possible factor. Superintendent Bruce Gearing described the bus driver as experienced and expressed concern over the conditions faced by the Leander ISD community, which had already been impacted by floods earlier in the summer.
Gearing reached out to the affected families, conveying that the school district is committed to providing support during this challenging time. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details, such as how many students were wearing seatbelts, have not been confirmed. Images from the scene showed the bus on its side, highlighting the severity of the situation.
The school district and local authorities are working together to ensure that those injured receive the necessary care, while the community rallies to offer support to the students and their families.
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