Photo: Mecklenburg EMS Agency - Medic
At least 17 people were injured Wednesday morning in a collision involving a school bus and a dump truck in south Charlotte, North Carolina, according to multiple reports.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed to NBC stationWCNCthat 15 students were aboard bus 222 at the time of the wreck, but originally stated 40 students were riding the bus.
The Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services Agency (Medic) said one victim suffered life-threatening injuries, while another suffered serious injuries, per the local reports.
Mecklenburg EMS Agency - Medic
Medic and South Mecklenburg High School did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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Angerer also confirmed that 14 of the 15 students on the bus “were taken to the hospital to be checked out as a precaution,” adding that the parents of the impacted students had been contacted.
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Medicshared images on its Facebook pagefrom the crash site, showing first responders working on the rescue Wednesday morning.
“It was a busy morning for our crews, Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department due to a serious wreck with an extended extrication time,” the agency said before sending “well wishes to all of our patients from this morning.”
In its Facebook post, Medic reminded locals to “please remember to wear your seat belt” while driving, and “move over when you see us working.”
source: people.com
