Pelahatchie, Miss. — A bus carrying the Morton High School girls' basketball team was involved in an accident shortly before 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Pelahatchie Police received multiple calls regarding the incident, which occurred while the team was returning from a scheduled activity. According to authorities, several students and staff members were assessed medically as a precaution.
Witnesses reported seeing a school bus in the median and an SUV off the roadway in a nearby wooded area. Emergency responders, including ambulances and police vehicles, were present at the scene.
The Scott County School District acknowledged the accident via social media, commending the team, coaches, and staff for their composed response during the situation. Further details on injuries and the accident's cause remain under investigation.