1 injured after car crashes into school bus in New Smyrna Beach, officials say
Car crashes into school bus in New Smyrna beach
A driver was left seriously injured after their car got stuck under a school bus Monday morning in New Smyrna Beach, officials say. There was one student on board the bus, but they were not injured. Westbound State Road 44 is currently closed, and traffic is being diverted north at Airport Road (Venetian Bay).
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - A driver was left seriously injured after their car got stuck under a school bus Monday morning in New Smyrna Beach, officials say.
What we know:
The City of New Smyrna Beach Fire Department and the New Smyrna Beach Police Department confirmed they responded to a crash around 6:30 a.m. Monday on State Road 44 near Hughes Road, which is west of Interstate 95.
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Officials say the crash involved a car that became stuck under a school bus.
There was one student on board the bus, but they were not injured, according to reports. However, the driver of the vehicle was extricated and flown to the hospital for treatment.
Westbound S.R. 44 was closed for several hours while traffic was diverted north at Airport Road (Venetian Bay).
What we don't know:
Authorities have not yet released any details on the events leading up to the crash. The updated health status of the driver who was taken to the hospital is unknown.
What's next:
The crash investigation remains active and ongoing.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the New Smyrna Beach Police Department and the City of New Smyrna Beach Fire Department.