State police say the driver of an SUV crossed the center line of a southern New Jersey highway and collided with an oncoming school bus, causing the bus to overturn. The driver in the Toyota was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Bridgeton school bus included four students, ages 11 to 17, who were in an out-of-district placement program, nj.com reports.
Jones says the bus driver and a bus aide were also hospitalized.
Authorities say several kids were taken to Inspira Medical Center with minor injuries.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a deadly accident involving a school bus in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
The incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. on East Commerce Street. State police said the injuries to the adult bus passenger are considered serious.
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The school bus belongs to Kerry Bus Company in Vineland and operates as part of a consortium of area school districts, Jones said.
