Students injured in school bus, box truck crash north of downtown Jacksonville

Just before 8 a.m. this morning, the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision involving a school bus that occurred on I-95 Southbound and 8th Street in downtown Jacksonville.

A school bus filled with 35 students from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts collided into the bank of a Penske box truck that was stuck in traffic.

Three students were transported to UF Health Jacksonville with minor injuries.

Both occupants of the box truck were also transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

The bus driver was issued a citation for Careless Driving.

A message to parents who had children riding on the bus read:

“Hello DA Family, If you are receiving this message, your child rides bus #37. Unfortunately, the bus was involved in an accident this morning resulting in three students who required medical transport. We have been in direct contact with all families of those students and are working to ensure these students receive medical attention and care as needed! If you have not been directly contacted, we have not received a report of injury to your child. At this time, we have staff on scene to provide support and care for the remaining students as they wait for a backup bus to pick them up and transport them to the school. I always hate to send you this type of concerning news but it’s important we keep you informed where your child’s safety is concerned. Do not hesitate to contact me at the school if you have any questions about this situation.”

Principal Wilson