On Tuesday afternoon, six students, a school bus driver, and three others were injured in a crash involving a school bus in South Jersey. According to police, a school bus and car collided at the intersection of Harford and Borton Landing roads in Moorestown Township.
The students, bus driver, and three occupants in the other vehicle were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. Remaining uninjured students on the bus were transferred to the nearest school to be picked up by family members. Officials said that counselors will be available to any students who need support following the crash.
Local news at the scene reported seeing a yellow school bus on the side of the road with visible front-end damage, along with a dark-colored sedan with damage to the passenger side doors.
Crashes involving school buses can be especially concerning because of the size and weight differences between buses and other vehicles. School buses are designed to protect students through structural safety features, but the forces involved in a collision can still cause injuries, particularly when students are seated without seat belts or when the bus stops suddenly.
For occupants of smaller passenger vehicles, impacts with a school bus can be especially severe due to the height and mass of the bus, which can lead to significant vehicle damage even at lower speeds. Intersections are a common location for collisions, as drivers must navigate turning traffic, traffic signals, and changing right-of-way conditions.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a crash, our skilled Cherry Hill car accident lawyers at Pressman, Doyle, Bloom, & York can help. For a free consultation, call us today at 856-843-8990 or contact us online. With office locations in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and Media, Pennsylvania, we proudly serve clients in both states.