Crime & Safety
School Bus Carrying Children Crashes With UPS Truck In Mercer Co.
Several children ages 11 to 13 were on board when the bus drifted into oncoming traffic and struck a UPS truck, Hamilton Police said.
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — A school bus carrying several children struck a UPS truck in Hamilton Friday morning, police said.
No injuries were reported, and all children were safely reunited with their guardians.
The crash occurred around 7:52 a.m. at the intersection of Horizon Drive. Several children between the ages of 11 and 13 were aboard the Sheppard school bus at the time, police said.
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According to preliminary investigation, the bus was traveling westbound when it drifted into the eastbound lane and struck the UPS truck, which was stopped and waiting to make a left turn onto Horizon Drive.
The crash caused temporary traffic delays while emergency personnel responded and cleared the scene.
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The crash remains under investigation by Officer J. Anaya of the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call (609) 581-4000.
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