COURTLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A rear-end collision involving a car and a school bus occurred Tuesday morning on 12 Mile Road.
The accident took place just before 7 a.m. near Shaner Avenue. The school bus was stationary with its red lights activated while picking up a student when it was struck from behind by a car.
According to witnesses, the impact caused the car to catch fire, but flames were quickly extinguished using a fire extinguisher. No injuries were reported for the bus passengers or the car's driver.
The car suffered significant damage, while the bus remained unharmed. Authorities confirmed that the teenage driver received a ticket for failing to stop.
Following the incident, the school bus resumed its route, continuing to pick up students for high school.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and further details are pending.