NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Several students are being taken to the hospital for evaluation after a school bus crash Wednesday morning in Newtown Township, police said.
The crash happened in the area of West Chester Pike at Boot Road. Photos shared by NBC10 and 6abc Action News show a bus overturned onto its side and a car with heavy front-end damage.
It's unclear what caused the collision.
The bus says Marple Newtown School District, but it's unclear to which school it was headed.
The accident has caused heavy traffic. Police said at around 8:30 a.m. that they expect the roadway to reopen soon.
Patch contacted officials with questions and will update as more information becomes available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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