2 dead, multiple injured in school bus crash with children on board
Summary
A school bus carrying 39 people flipped over on October 5, 2026, in Winter Haven, Florida, after being hit by a car that crossed into its lane. Two people died, including a student on the bus and a person in a Jeep involved in the crash. Multiple others were injured and taken to the hospital.Key Facts
- The bus had 39 passengers: 37 high school students, the driver, and the driver’s 9-year-old daughter.
- The accident occurred around 6:15 a.m. in Winter Haven, Florida.
- A white Chevy Malibu crossed the center line and hit the bus, causing it to collide with a silver Jeep.
- Four vehicles were involved in total.
- Two people died: a tenth-grade girl on the bus and a person in the Jeep.
- Five to seven trauma alerts were issued, and some victims were flown to hospitals by helicopter.
- High school students called their families after the crash.
- Officials are still investigating the crash, with more information expected in a follow-up news conference.
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