A major traffic incident has captured the attention of Central Arkansas residents, raising concerns about school transportation safety.
Two school buses collided on Highway 9 near Catholic Point Road in Center Ridge Thursday afternoon, leaving one child with minor injuries while the Arkansas State Police began an investigation.
Two School Buses Collide on Highway 9
Two southbound school buses collided on Highway 9 near Catholic Point Road in Center Ridge after the lead bus lost power. The crash occurred Thursday afternoon.
Responders evaluated all students aboard both buses. One child was transported to a medical facility for treatment of injuries believed to be minor.
Authorities managed traffic at the scene and relocated the students to nearby ballfields. Some children were reunited with their parents at the ballfields, while others continued home on another bus.
The Arkansas State Police is investigating the crash. According to the Conway County Fire Department, the investigation is ongoing. The cause of the lead bus’s loss of power has not yet been determined.
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