Virginia Beach, VA (November 20, 2021) – Dispatchers say that two Prince Edward County school buses were involved in a crash that occurred last week, November 11.
According to the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad and first responders, multiple students sustained injuries as a result of the collision, which happened on Island Ford Road (Route 649) at the intersection of South East Side Highway (Route 340). For unknown reasons, the school bus and a train collided in the area.
Rescuers screened around 73 students and the two bus drivers for injuries, and two of those victims were transported to the hospital for further treatment.
A spokesperson from the rescue squad said that school staff and inter-agency rescue personnel worked to rescue all students and ensure they received treatment.
The investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing, and the events leading up to the collision remain unclear. Virginia State Police are working with Prince Edward officials to investigate the accident. It’s unclear if citations or charges are forthcoming.
Our thoughts are with the victims who were injured in this wreck. We hope for their full recovery.
School Bus Accidents in Virginia
Per the most recent statistics released by the Virginia Department of Transportation, nearly 650 school bus accidents were reported in 2018 alone. Moreover, of those bus accidents, four involved fatalities, with almost 200 of the crashes resulting in injuries. Those hurt in these preventable wrecks included about 70 bus drivers and over 200 passengers. Most of these passengers were younger than 18 years old.
Though there are several things you can do to protect yourself while entering the roads, there is no way to guarantee that others will act responsibly. As a result, tens of thousands of people are left with debilitating injuries that cause overwhelming pain and suffering.
To add to the struggles and frustration, many victims require medical treatment, hospitalization, and therapy for their injuries that costs tens of thousands of dollars. If you were injured in an accident, due to another motorist’s actions, you should reach out to an accident attorney in the Prince Edward area as soon as possible. You may be entitled to compensation to help cover the financial burdens you face from medical treatment and other expenses.
Attorney Ron Kramer II at Virginia Beach Injury Law has extensive experience helping victims get the justice they deserve after being injured in accidents. Our accident attorneys in Virginia understand the challenges accident victims and their families face, which is what drives us to provide the most competent and effective legal representation possible. We ensure that our clients have the best possible chance of a successful accident claim for their fair, full compensation after a crash.
Virginia Beach Injury Accident Attorney
If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by another driver’s negligence or have lost a loved one as a result of one of these crashes, it is crucial that you act quickly to protect your legal rights. Please contact our personal injury law firm in Virginia Beach at (757) 802-4662. Schedule a free consultation with our legal team at your earliest convenience to discuss the options available to you in the aftermath of a serious vehicle accident.
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