Overview
- A Rockdale County school bus carrying 27 people — 17 players, seven trainers, two coaches and the driver — flipped onto its side on Highway 138 near I‑20 while returning from games.
- Local officials and on‑scene reporting say at least 12 people were injured; one trainer was airlifted and others were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
- First responders recovered the heavily damaged bus, which had a shattered windshield and collapsed roof, and used a nearby parking lot to stage secondary buses and reunify uninjured students with families.
- The Rockdale County School District confirmed the passenger breakdown and that the bus overturned but investigators have not released a cause or a final official injury tally.
- District leaders and the Salem head coach are working to locate and account for all team members, and authorities say further updates will be provided as the active investigation continues.