A school bus went off the road in Northbridge, Massachusetts, and ended up tilted toward the Blackstone River, coming to rest just inches from plunging down the embankment into the water. Northbridge police said no children were on board at the time and that the driver was not injured in the crash, according to NBC Boston.
The bus was left hanging over the embankment, tilted toward the riverbank, according to Boston 25 News. Firefighters and other emergency crews responded to the scene to manage the aftermath of the crash.
Road Closed As Crews Work The Scene
Church Street Extension remained closed as emergency crews worked to respond to the crash, per the same report. It was not immediately clear when the roadway would reopen to traffic.
Details on what caused the bus to leave the road, along with information on the bus company or school district involved, were not available as of Monday afternoon. The station's report noted this remains a developing story, and additional information had not yet been released.
