Driver suffers medical emergency in Charlotte school bus crash, 4 students evaluated

Driver suffers medical emergency in Charlotte school bus crash, 4 students evaluated

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Five people have sustained minor injuries in a crash involving a school bus Thursday afternoon in north Charlotte, Medic confirmed.

The accident happened Thursday, Jan. 25, in the 9700 block of Old Statesville Road.

According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the driver of school bus No. 1967 suffered a medical emergency, resulting in the minor accident. No other cars were involved.

CMS said 22 students from Croft Community School were on the school bus.

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Medic said initial information indicates that five people sustained minor injuries. So far, no one has been transported to the hospital by Medic for treatment.

“Four students are being evaluated at the request of their parents. Families have been arriving on-site to take students home,” CMS confirmed with Queen City News.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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