A Wilmington school bus carrying students from West Intermediate School collided with a passenger vehicle Tuesday afternoon, briefly blocking the intersection where Shawsheen Avenue becomes Richmond Street. No serious injuries were reported. Police and EMS responded, students were moved to another bus, taken a short distance to Wilmington Middle School, checked by the school nurse and then reunited with parents and guardians.
Scene and response
Sky5 footage showed front-end damage to a Jeep and a Wilmington Public Schools bus blocking the intersection, while a second bus pulled up to take students off the scene and on to Wilmington Middle School about a half-mile away, according to WCVB. Emergency crews, including Wilmington police and fire units, surrounded the area as school staff accounted for every child and helped clear the roadway.
District response and student care
In a message to families, Superintendent David Thomson reiterated that there were no serious injuries and thanked local first responders for their work. "We would like to thank the Wilmington Police and Fire Departments for their response and support in this unfortunate incident," Thomson said, according to Boston 25 News. District staff said the children were assessed by the school nurse and released to parents or guardians once cleared.
Context: recent bus incidents in the state
The Wilmington crash is the latest bus scare in the region this month; on April 13 a Mashpee bus carrying 26 students went off the road and hit a tree after the driver suffered a medical emergency, with no serious injuries reported, according to WHDH. Local districts often follow events like these with internal reviews and offers of support for students and families.
Where to find updates
Wilmington Public Schools and local police have not released additional details beyond the initial statements. Families looking for official updates can check the district website or contact school offices directly. For district notices and contact information, see Wilmington Public Schools.
