A routine ride home turned stressful on Thursday afternoon when a school bus carrying 11 students collided with another vehicle at Broadway and Langdon Street in Everett. Emergency crews moved in quickly, and officials said none of the children suffered serious injuries, even as the crash tied up traffic along busy Route 99.
According to Boston 25 News, nine of the 11 students on the bus were taken to nearby hospitals for evaluation. Authorities told the station the injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Everett police have opened an investigation into what led up to the crash.
Statewide safety context
According to the Boston Region MPO, Massachusetts tracks five key roadway-safety measures, including fatalities and serious injuries, and directs the public to MassDOT’s IMPACT crash portal for current data. The MPO’s long-range plan highlights safety-focused investments and Vision Zero-style goals that aim to cut serious injuries on high-traffic corridors.
What happens next
Everett police say the investigation into the Broadway and Langdon Street collision is ongoing and have not yet released more details about the bus operator or the circumstances of the crash. As Boston 25 News reported, students were transported to multiple area hospitals for observation. Parents are expected to receive updates from Everett school officials as authorities continue to sort out what happened.
