Authorities in California say a group of about 20 migrants allegedly tried to break into a school bus carrying students on Wednesday morning.
The incident was one of two that occurred at a bus stop for students in the Jamul-Dulluzura Unified School District where three men tried to break into a school bus on Tuesday. Fox 5 reports.
In a letter to parents, Superintendent Liz Bystead said a group of migrants had walked down the middle of Highway 94 and attempted to stop one of the buses.
But parents were also on the scene helping the bus driver check on the safety of the students and ensure that no migrants were in the vehicle.
Nicole Cardinale, whose 8-year-old son was on the bus, told the outlet it was “really scary” what had happened to children.
“[My son] The adults, not the children, were seen trying to get on with their backpacks on. [his bus]”… He said there was a lot,” she said.
No additional details about the incident have been released.
The school district did not immediately respond to The Washington Post's request for comment.
The district reported the incident to the U.S. Border Patrol, California Highway Patrol and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
“We are conducting a follow-up investigation to determine if any criminal activity occurred,” said Kimberly King, director of media relations for the sheriff's department.
“The Sheriff's Office takes student safety issues very seriously and works with school districts to keep students and the community safe,” King added.
Bystedt said all bus drivers have been instructed to pass by stops where migrants are nearby as the investigation continues.
“please [vigilant] “When the bus passes by, please hop on the bus and pick up your child at the next stop,” she told parents.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
