Two school buses collided near Poteet schools Thursday morning, prompting police officers and emergency medical crews to respond at the scene. The crash happened as buses were lining up for student drop-off and temporarily closed nearby streets while crews checked occupants. Authorities described the injuries as minor and began a preliminary investigation on site. School and city officials worked to move students to safety and notify parents.
Where It happened
Poteet officers said the collision occurred at the intersection of School Drive and 9th Street, according to News4SA. That report notes children were on board both buses and that emergency crews assessed multiple people for minor injuries. Drivers were asked to avoid the area while authorities continued their investigation. Officials had not released any information about road closures beyond the immediate scene.
District details
Poteet ISD spokesperson Charles Camarillo told MySA that the crash happened in a bus line when "one bus moved up and tapped the bus in front of it." Camarillo said 40 of 44 students on the front bus had already gotten off and that the remaining four were checked by EMS with "no injuries reported." MySA's update also identified the buses as those serving Poteet Elementary and Poteet Intermediate.
District safety and response
Poteet ISD's transportation page emphasizes routine safety drills and coordination with first responders as part of its emergency procedures, and the district said transportation staff would cooperate with investigators. Poteet ISD notes that its transportation department handles route logistics, safety training, and parent communications for bus-related incidents. School officials typically notify affected families directly if students require further care or alternate transportation.
What parents should know
Investigators remained on scene to clear the buses and compile a report, and officials reiterated that drivers should avoid School Drive and 9th Street while they work, the WOAI report said. Parents with concerns were directed to contact the district's transportation office for route or student-specific information. The situation is under investigation and officials say they will provide updates as more information becomes available.
