JACKSON, Miss. — A school bus was involved in a crash resulting in injuries to multiple students on Tuesday morning.
Emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 7:45 a.m. to the intersection of Forest Hill Road and Raymond Road, near Forest Hill High School. According to Authorities, another vehicle reportedly collided with the bus while traveling in the wrong lane.
The Jackson Police Department, American Medical Response, and Jackson Firefighters responded on scene. Officials from Jackson Public Schools (JPS) confirmed that 13 students were on the bus, with nine transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The bus driver also received medical attention.
JPS reported that a second bus transported the remaining four uninjured students to their respective schools. Witnesses indicated that the other vehicle contributed to the crash.
One woman was seen being loaded into an ambulance after walking from the scene. JPS emphasizes that the safety and well-being of scholars and staff remain a top priority.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing. No fatalities have been reported, and authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the conditions of those injured. Lane closures remained in effect while the scene was cleared.