At least eight students were medically checked after a Duval County school bus leaving the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens was involved in what officials are calling a minor crash on Wednesday, according to Duval County Public Schools. The district described the collision as “minor” and said it is still gathering details about what happened.
District officials told local media the bus was leaving the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens when the collision occurred and said students were evaluated by medical staff, according to News4JAX. The outlet had not yet provided additional information about possible injuries, where any students might have been transported, or what other vehicles, if any, were involved.
Another close call on Zoo Parkway
The crash lands just a week after a tractor-trailer rear-ended a Duval County school bus as it crossed train tracks on Zoo Parkway, crumpling the back of the bus and sending four San Pablo Elementary kindergarteners to nearby hospitals for evaluation, as reported by Action News Jax. That April 2 wreck also drew coverage in Hoodline’s report, Semi Slams School Bus Near Zoo.
District response
In the April 2 incident, the district said it was in direct contact with families while first responders transported four students to hospitals for evaluation, according to News4JAX. For Wednesday’s crash, Duval County Public Schools has not yet released additional details, saying information will follow once investigators and medical personnel finish their assessments.
What parents should know
The district is urging parents with questions about routes, pick ups or safety procedures to contact its Transportation Department. Its bus guide outlines how to report concerns and who to call, according to Duval County Public Schools. Families who witnessed either crash are encouraged to share their accounts with school officials so those details can be included in any official review.
