Holmdel Students Among Those Injured In School Bus Crash On I-195 In Wall

HOLMDEL, NJ — Holmdel students were among those injured in a school bus crash on I-195 in Wall Township on Thursday, Holmdel Mayor Brian Foster said.

The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. on I-195 East in Wall Township, according to NJ State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron.

Based on a preliminary investigation, Lebron said a GMC van and a Chevrolet school bus were traveling east on I-195 when the front of the GMC struck the rear of the bus, causing it to overturn.

As a result of the crash, the driver and four students were injured and brought to an area hospital for treatment, police said. They are expected to make a full recovery, Foster said.

In a statement posted to its website, the Monmouth County Vocational School District confirmed that the bus involved in the crash was on its way to Communications High School, a full-time, four-year career academy dedicated to communication and media arts.

Emergency services responded quickly to the crash, according to the statement, and the students received medical attention. The families of the students on the bus were also contacted, and the district said they are offering them their full support.

“We understand that this may cause concern, and we want to reassure you that student safety remains our top priority,” the statement said. “We are working closely with authorities and the transportation company to review the incident and ensure all safety measures are in place.”

“We extend our sincere gratitude to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department, Wall Police, NJ State Troopers, and all first responders for their swift action and ongoing support,” the statement continued.

The driver of the GMC involved in the incident did not sustain any injuries, Lebron said. The crash is currently under investigation and no additional information is available at this time.

To read the full statement from the Monmouth County Vocational School District, you can click here.

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