Buncombe County School Bus Collision, No Injuries Reported

News Summary

A Buncombe County school bus was involved in a collision while turning onto Long Shoals Road but thankfully had no students onboard at the time. The bus had just left Valley Springs Middle School when it was struck by another vehicle. Local police and school officials quickly assured the public that all safety protocols were followed. Meanwhile, another incident occurred on I-40 East with students onboard, leading to minor injuries among 15 middle school students. Both situations are being monitored closely by local authorities.

Buncombe County School Bus Involved in Collision, No Students Onboard

In a surprising turn of events on Wednesday morning, a Buncombe County school bus found itself in a collision while attempting to turn onto Long Shoals Road. Fortunately, it had just departed from Valley Springs Middle School and, in great news, there were no students onboard at the time of the incident!

The bus was navigating its transition from the school when another vehicle collided with it. This led to a swift response from local police and school officials, who were quick to assure the public that all safety protocols were followed and that no students were hurt. A spokesperson for the Buncombe County Schools expressed sincere appreciation to first responders, who were on the scene in a flash, helping to handle the situation effectively.

By about 7:30 a.m., the quick actions of those involved ensured all vehicles related to the collision were cleared from the roadway, and traffic was flowing smoothly once again. It’s important to note that this developing situation is being closely monitored, with updates expected as further details come in. For now, it appears that local authorities are handling everything as well as can be expected in such circumstances.

Separate Incident on I-40

If that wasn’t enough action for one day, another bus incident occurred shortly before this one on Monday afternoon. A school bus found itself in a crash on Interstate 40 Eastbound, near Exit 55 for Porters Cove Road at around 3:30 p.m. This incident involved some of the district’s students, leading to various concerns.

According to the Asheville Fire Department, approximately 15 middle school students from Reynolds Middle and Reynolds High were riding the bus at the time and were evaluated by Emergency Medical Services for what appeared to be minor injuries. While it’s never a comforting sight to see a school bus in an accident, the good news is that the students were soon attended to, and their parents were notified promptly.

In this particular incident, the bus driver did need to be transported to a hospital but was reported to have only minor injuries. It’s always a scary situation when kids are involved, but thankfully, both the young passengers and the driver seem to be on the path to recovery. School administrators also made their way to the scene to provide support to the students affected, ensuring that they had the resources they needed during this stressful time.

For those traveling in that area, it’s worth noting that the ramp at Exit 55 on I-40 East was initially closed due to the incident but has since been opened again for regular traffic. Clearing up the roadway promptly eased concerns for commuters who rely on that route.

Looking Ahead

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is currently investigating the crash on I-40, looking into the finer details of how the collision occurred. Meanwhile, the situation concerning the school bus collision on Long Shoals Road remains ongoing, but as we wait for updates, it’s heartening to know that no students were injured in either incident.

As always, the safety of students and drivers alike remains the highest priority in Buncombe County. Stay tuned for further reports on both incidents to ensure you’re kept in the loop on any new developments.

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• WLOS: Buncombe County School Bus Crash
• MSN: School Bus Involved in Crash on Long Shoals Road
• WYFF: Asheville School Bus Crash with Students
• Google Search: Buncombe County School Bus Crash
• Fox Carolina: Buncombe County Bus Driver recounts Incident