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Phoenix School Bus Crash Injures 6 Children, Driver Upgraded to Stable

Fire officials counted 68 students on board near 16th Street at Glendale Avenue.

Overview

  • Phoenix Fire said crews responded around 9:30 a.m. to a collision between a school bus and a car in north Phoenix.
  • Six students reported minor injuries, and all 68 children were assessed at the scene by responders.
  • The female driver of the car was transported in critical condition and later upgraded to stable, according to firefighters.
  • Investigators have not determined the cause, with one outlet noting rainy conditions at the time.
  • Local reports differed on the school affiliation and described a planned iFLY Scottsdale field trip.