OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. — Several students have been taken to the hospital following a school bus versus vehicle crash in Okeechobee County, according to the school district and deputies.
Okeechobee County Schools says the accident involved Bus 2 while it was on its morning route at the intersection of 128th Ave and Highway 70 West.
The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) says that no life-threatening injuries have been reported and some students were taken to Raulerson Hospital out of an abundance of caution.
We are grateful to share that no students or the bus driver sustained serious injuries in this morning’s accident involving Bus 2.
Okeechobee County Schools sent out this statement:
"Okeechobee County Schools extends its sincere appreciation to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office and Okeechobee County Fire Rescue for their prompt and professional response, as well as to the dedicated staff at the Okeechobee County Transportation Department and Okeechobee High School for their care and coordination."
The roadway was closed but has since reopened.
