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Police Open Criminal Investigation Into Bus Driver Accused of Trapping Students on School Bus

Officers were alerted by a 15-year-old’s call and found more than 50 pupils still on board in Wahrenholz.

Overview

  • The incident unfolded Tuesday afternoon in Wahrenholz after a student reported being unable to leave the bus.
  • Police located the bus at a stop with more than 50 youths on board, according to official statements.
  • Initial findings indicate the 55-year-old driver repeatedly left the vehicle and kept the doors closed at multiple stops.
  • Parents organized pickups and carpools to get children home, and no one required medical assistance.
  • Authorities opened a criminal probe, barred the driver from transporting students that day, and notified the transport company.