Crime & Safety

Traffic Alert: School Bus Carrying Students In Accident On Independence Blvd.

An accident involving a school bus carrying students on Independence Boulevard has snarled morning traffic.

CHARLOTTE, NC -- An accident involving a school bus with students on Independence Boulevard has shut down traffic to one lane, WSOC is reporting.

The crash, which occurred between Hawthorne Lane and Briar Creek Road, is blocking the left travel lane, according to the station. The bus was transporting 14 students to Collinswood Language Academy, and no injuries have been reported.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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