On Friday, a school bus with high school students collided with an SUV in Chicago, resulting in more than 20 students being hospitalized.
According to Chicago Police, the incident took place at around 7:30 a.m. on the city’s southwest side.
A school bus carrying high school students crashed in Chicago, sending 17 students and two drivers to the hospital. (Craig Hudson of the Washington Post by Getty Images)
The bus, from Hometown School District 123, had stopped at a red light when a 64-year-old man driving the SUV attempted to turn right in front of it.
The man is quoted in connection with a crash on a Chicago school bus that sent 17 students to the hospital. (Getty Images)
Authorities confirmed that two drivers and six students were taken to Mary Hospital Little Company, another six students went to Christ Hospital, and five students were sent to Holy Cross Hospital. Thankfully, everyone is said to be in fair condition.
As for the SUV driver, citations are still pending.
District officials have yet to respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.
The school bus carried three adults and about 35 students. (wjzy)
Interestingly, this incident comes shortly after another bus crash incident in South Carolina, where five individuals were seriously injured. It’s, quite honestly, a troubling reminder of the risks associated with school transportation.
As reports unfold, it brings a sense of urgency to reevaluate safety procedures, doesn’t it? Perhaps—just perhaps—there’s room for improvement across the board in how such situations are handled.
