A school bus carrying students crashed into a home in New Jersey, resulting in significant damage to the property and causing at least one reported injury. The incident occurred on Rahway Road near Ziga Lane, prompting the closure of the area due to the motor vehicle accident. According to initial reports, the bus veered off the road, broke through a fence, and collided with a portion of the home’s garage.
The exact details of the injury are not immediately clear, but sources indicate it is a minor injury. Following the crash, the remaining students were transferred to another bus for their safety. Authorities from the Edison Police Department revealed that the bus’s brakes appeared to have failed, leading the driver to steer through a field to avoid hitting other houses.
Fortunately, no one inside the home was harmed during the accident. The Edison Police Department is currently investigating the incident. Earlier this week, another school bus overturned in Suffolk, Virginia, resulting in injuries to the driver and 12 children. However, the injuries were reported to be minor.
In a separate incident at the beginning of October, a 17-year-old high school senior lost his life after being struck by a school bus while riding his bicycle near the entrance of Lake Minneola High School in Florida. The driver of the bus, a 78-year-old woman, failed to see the teen in the crosswalk, resulting in a collision. Fortunately, the school bus driver and two passengers were unharmed in this incident.
The Edison Police Department has been contacted for further comments regarding the recent New Jersey school bus crash. As investigations continue, it remains essential to prioritize the safety of students and address any issues with school bus maintenance and driver training to prevent future accidents.
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