A traffic collision in northwest Miami-Dade has led to the hospitalization of a school bus driver after an accident involving two cars and a school bus.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Northwest 12th Street and Northwest 127th Avenue. According to Miami-Dade Police, the accident happened when a vehicle attempting a left turn collided with another car, subsequently impacting the school bus.
Aerial footage captured by Chopper 6 revealed the severity of the crash, showing significant damage to one vehicle that collided with the front of the school bus. The police confirmed that, at the time of the crash, the bus was occupied by a driver and two juveniles. Fortunately, neither of the children sustained any injuries.
Despite the alarming collision, the driver of the school bus was transported to a local hospital as a precautionary measure. The occupants of one of the involved cars experienced a harrowing ordeal, being temporarily trapped within their vehicle. However, emergency services managed to extricate them without any reported injuries.
As of now, further details surrounding the circumstances of the crash remain undisclosed. Miami-Dade authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
This incident underscores the critical importance of attentive driving and adherence to traffic regulations to prevent such accidents. Authorities continue to examine the factors leading to this crash.
Source: Nbcmiami