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Update: Seven students sent to hospital after two-vehicle crash involving Virginia school bus

Crystal Graham
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Update: 3:46 p.m.

Virginia State Police reports that seven students and the driver were transported to an area medical facility with minor injuries. The earlier report from VSP said four students were being treated.

A Trailblazer, driven by Chester L. Hickman Jr., 57, of Pamplin, allegedly struck the rear of the school bus.

Hickman has been charged with reckless driving, according to Virginia State Police.

 

Original story: 11:07 a.m.

Four students were sent to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash involving a Virginia school bus this morning.

Virginia State Police is investigating the crash which occurred in Appomattox County.

The crash occurred at approximately 7:38 a.m. this morning at the intersection of Route 460 westbound and Peach Street.

The bus was carrying approximately 40 students at the time.

The driver of the other vehicle and the students were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.






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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]

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