Driver in Quincy Bus Crash Placed on Leave

QUINCY, MA — The bus driver involved in a crash this week has been placed on paid administrative leave.

Quincy Public Schools Superintendent Richard DeCristofaro told the Patriot Ledger that Mark Woods was put on leave following the crash.

Tuesday, the bus transporting Bernazzani Elementary School students struck a fire hydrant, SUV, and utility pole before crashing into a home on Kidder Street. Five students on the bus, the driver of the bus, and the driver of the SUV were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Police are investigating but mechanical failure has been ruled out.

Image via Quincy Fire Department