Car Crashes Into Holmdel School Bus; Driver Of Bus Injured

HOLMDEL, NJ — A school bus carrying seven children from the Village School got into an accident Wednesday morning in Holmdel, police reported. However, it remains unclear if the snow was to blame, as the accident occurred when another driver suffered a medical episode while driving and drove into the bus head-on.

The school bus had just picked the children up from the Village School, which had an early dismissal today due to the snow. None of the children were injured, but both drivers were injured, one seriously enough to require hospitalization.

The accident occurred at approximately 11:22 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Rt. 520 and Ladwood Drive. Upon arrival, police discovered a silver Chevy Impala driven by a 68-year-old Holmdel resident had been traveling east on Rt. 520. The vehicle left its lane of travel, entered into the westbound lane, and struck the school bus head on. The school bus had just picked up seven children from Village elementary.

The driver of the Chevy Impala was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center; police say she experienced a medical episode while driving. The 41-year-old driver of the school bus was treated at the scene by Holmdel First Aid for a leg injury. No other injuries were reported at the scene.

The accident is still under investigation by Ptl. James Corrigan.

The Holmdel Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to contact Ptl. Corrigan at 732-946-4400 Ext. 1888.

The school bus was operated by Helfrich Bus Company.

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