NEWTOWN, PA — Four middle school students were hurt Wednesday morning when a school bus overturned after being struck at an intersection in Newtown Township, Delaware County. Officials said the bus was carrying six people total: four Paxon Hollow Middle School students, a bus aide and the driver.
The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. at West Chester Pike and Boot Road. School officials said the students were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The condition of the bus aide and driver was not immediately detailed.
Officials say the bus was turning when it was hit by another vehicle
Investigators believe the bus was traveling on Boot Road and turning onto West Chester Pike when it was struck by an oncoming vehicle. After the impact, the bus overturned, leading to a chaotic scene during the morning commute.
Officials have not publicly released the condition of the other driver involved. The circumstances of the collision remain under review, and no further details about the second vehicle were provided in the initial information from school officials and SkyFOX footage.
Students were treated for minor injuries at a nearby hospital
School officials said the four students on board were transported for medical care and were expected to be treated for minor injuries. Their quick removal from the scene helped ensure they received attention soon after the crash.
The bus aide and the driver were also aboard when the collision happened, but officials did not say whether either needed hospital treatment. The crash involved young students heading to school, making the response from emergency crews especially important early in the day.
Superintendent Tina Kane thanked first responders and school staff
Newtown Township and school personnel received praise from Superintendent Tina Kane, who thanked the emergency responders who rushed to help after the crash. She also recognized nearby elementary school staff members who helped calm and comfort the students involved.
Kane said the compassion shown at the scene mattered during what she described as a frightening moment. Her comments reflected the concern surrounding the crash and the effort by adults nearby to steady the children before and during transport for treatment.
The intersection has become the focus after the morning crash
The collision centered on the intersection of West Chester Pike and Boot Road, a busy area where turning traffic can create danger during peak commute hours. The school bus was struck there shortly after 7:30 a.m., according to officials.
With the bus overturned and multiple children hurt, the crash drew attention to the safety of that stretch of road. Authorities have not released a final determination on fault, and the condition of the other driver remained unknown in the information shared Wednesday.
What remains unanswered about the Newtown Township bus crash
Several details were still not available Wednesday, including the extent of any injuries beyond the students described as having minor harm. Officials also had not said whether the bus driver or aide were injured, and they did not release the identity of the other driver.
For now, the confirmed facts are limited to the number of people aboard, the location and time of the crash, and the fact that the bus overturned after being hit. School officials and investigators were still piecing together what happened as families and staff responded to the aftermath.
