JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is responding to a crash on the Westside that left 8 patients under the age of 18 hospitalized.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported that at around 2:15 p.m. a Duval County School bus was traveling Eastbound on 103rd Street when it attempted to make a left turn onto Ricker Rd during a green light.
A red sedan was also traveling Westbound on 103rd St. with a green light and struck the bus on its right side.
The school bus was able to safely pull to a stop on Ricker Rd. with the other vehicle being disabled due to the crash.
JFRD said eight patients under the age of 18 were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the car was also taken to the hospital.
Motorists should expect delays in the area.
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An Official statement from the Duval County Public School on the crash has been released to families stating:
Hello Westside High School families,
This is Duval County Public Schools calling with important information for families of students who ride bus route #329. Unfortunately, bus #329 was involved in an accident this afternoon resulting in several students who required medical transport. We are in direct contact with the families of all these students and are working to ensure they receive medical attention and care as needed! If you have not been directly contacted, we have not received a report of injury or medical transport for your child.
At this time, we have staff on thescene to provide support and care for the remaining students as they wait for a backup bus to pick them up and complete the transport.
If you would like to pick up your child at this time, you can do so at the following address: 7581 103rd street. Again, that address is 7581 103rd street.
I know it’s always concerning when you receive these types of phone calls, but I always want to make sure you are informed on all matters concerning your child’s safety.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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