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Eight elementary school students sent to hospital for treatment after bus crash

Crystal Graham
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A Virginia school bus driver has been charged with failure to yield after an accident sent eight elementary students to a hospital this morning.

William Payne Jr., 66, of Front Royal, suffered minor injuries in the school bus crash on Route 522 in Rappahannock County.

Virginia State Police is investigating the two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:10 a.m.

The driver of a Ford F-150 was travelling on Route 522 when it was unable to avoid the Warren County school bus, which had pulled out from a stop sign at Chester Gap Road onto Route 522.

The bus was transporting 10 elementary school age students at the time. Two were released to their parents following the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]