School bus accident on Grand Island
Updated: Thursday, 05 Nov 2009, 8:52 AM EST
Published : Wednesday, 04 Nov 2009, 4:03 PM EST
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) - A bus slammed into a tree head on while on Whitehaven Road on Grand Island.
Twenty-two elementary aged students were believed to be on the bus at the time. None of their injuries are believed to be serious.
News 4 is told another vehicle was also involved in the crash. The extent of their injuries is unknown, however, they have been taken to ECMC.
Despite the the damage there are no serious injuries.
The female bus driver has been taken to the hospital. One boy suffered a cut and his parents took him to their pediatrician. The children must all be checked out individually.
The cause is under investigation. Erie County Sheriff's Office said it appears the car may have failed to yield to the right of way, but that is not yet confirmed.
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