Troopers say the bus driver was distracted by students and hit the oncoming car as the bus made a turn. That driver and her son were taken to a hospital, where they were treated and released.

Eighteen kids were on the bus but none are injured, beyond some bumps and scrapes, the superintendent says. He says the mother of one high school senior took her son to a doctor to be examined.
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News release from Superintendent Don Christensen:

This morning, one of our most experienced drivers was involved in an accident on a school bus. The accident occurred at the intersection of Farm Road 71 and 116 southeast of Bois D’ Arc.

At the time of the accident, there were 18 students being transported on the bus. The parents of every student on the bus have been contacted personally and offered further medical treatment if necessary or desired.

No children were hurt in the accident beyond a few bumps and scrapes. Every child has been examined by a school nurse.

Every parent in the school district was notified regarding the accident using our parent notification system. The Highway Patrol responded to the accident and a full accident report will be available in 10 to 14 days. The bus driver has been placed on administrative leave until we receive the full accident report, at which time we will be able to make an informed decision regarding further action.