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Developing: Rockingham County school bus involved in accident on Route 33

Chris Graham
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Rockingham County Schools is reporting that a bus transporting special education students was involved in an accident on Tuesday morning.

The bus, per a Facebook post from the school system, was carrying two students, a transportation aide, and the driver.

“We are incredibly thankful for the quick response of emergency personnel and grateful to share that no serious injuries were sustained,” the Facebook post reported.

“As a precaution, all passengers were transported to the hospital for evaluation. The students remained safely secured in their wheelchairs, and all passengers were properly restrained at the time of the accident.”

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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