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Aliquippa Football Team Bus Crashes Near Pittsburgh, Injuring More Than 20

Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause.

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Aliquippa Bus Crash

Overview

  • The crash happened Saturday morning in Economy Borough, Beaver County, as the team traveled to Pine-Richland Middle School in Gibsonia.
  • The bus carried 25 students and two adults, with local outlets reporting injuries to 21 of the 27 onboard.
  • One student was flown to Allegheny General Hospital and two were taken to UPMC Children's Hospital, with other evaluations continuing.
  • Reports describe front-end damage to the bus and downed utility poles and power lines at the scene.
  • The team said players left the site for evaluation, parents were directed to the Ambridge Fire Station for reunification, and no fatalities have been reported.