At least 13 students, driver injured after school bus overturns in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - Several students and a bus driver were injured after a school bus crashed and overturned Monday afternoon, authorities said.

The crash happened near Lebanon Junction at Wilson Creek Road and Old Boston Road in Bullitt County. The school bus involved was from Lebanon Junction Elementary School.

According to Bullitt Judge Executive Jerry Summers, several kids on the bus had minor injuries.

Eight students and the bus driver were transported to area hospitals. Five other children were taken by their families to local medical facilities.

Emergency personnel cleared the remaining students and released them to their families.

The extent of other injuries was not immediately known and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

Gov. Andy Beshear shared a message on the social media platform X about the crash, asking Kentuckians to join him in prayer.

“Kentucky, we have some tough news. There has been a school bus accident in Bullitt County with multiple injuries reported. First responders and law enforcement are on scene and working quickly to transport those in need of care,” Beshear said. “We will share more information as available, but for now I’m asking everyone to join me in praying for all those affected.”

This is an ongoing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.