School Bus, Tractor-Trailer Sustain Minor Damage In Somers Crash

SOMERS, CT — A school bus carrying children was involved in a minor crash with a tractor-trailer Wednesday afternoon along Shaker Road near the Enfield town line, according to Connecticut State Police Troop C.

Troopers said the bus was traveling southbound on Feb.25 on Shaker Road at about 30 miles per hour while the tractor-trailer was heading northbound at roughly the same speed.

Due to snow along the shoulder, the roadway had narrowed, Troop C reported. At some point, the driver-side mirrors of the bus and the tractor-trailer made contact, causing minor damage to both vehicles.

The bus was registered to Smyth Bus, which provides student transportation for East Windsor, Enfield and Windsor Locks.

Several school children were on the bus at the time, but no injuries were reported. The drivers of both vehicles were also unhurt, according to Troop C.

Both vehicles were able to drive away from the scene.