3 School Children Injured In Bus Crash In Sarasota

SARASOTA, FL -- Three school children were taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital Friday, March 8, after their school bus was involved in a crash with three cars at 17th Street North and U.S. 301 in Sarasota.

Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino said the accident occurred around 8 a.m. and was caused by the driver of one of the cars. She said that driver is under investigation for driving under the influence.

The three children, ages 9 and 10, taken to the hospital sustained minor injuries. The other 36 children on the bus were transferred to another bus and taken to Brentwood Elementary School.

Sarasota Police have not yet released any other details of the accident.

Patch will provide an update when more information is available.

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