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South Carolina School Bus Overturns on I-77, Injuring Multiple Students

A tire blowout caused the bus carrying Pine Ridge Middle School students to flip, with 18 individuals treated for injuries as investigations continue.

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Overview

  • The crash occurred at approximately 1:47 p.m. on Interstate 77 southbound near exit 55 in Chester County, South Carolina.
  • The bus was carrying three adults and about 35 students returning from a field trip outside Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • A reported tire blowout caused the bus to overturn, resulting in injuries to multiple passengers who were transported to various hospitals.
  • Two additional buses from the same field trip were unharmed, and emergency personnel assessed students at the scene.
  • The South Carolina Highway Patrol is leading an investigation into the incident, with no immediate details on the severity of injuries released.