Schools

Merrick School Bus Crashes, But No Students Injured

While children were on board the bus, none were hurt in the crash.

A school bus carrying children and a car crashed Wednesday morning in Merrick, but no students were hurt in the collision, according to multiple local news reports.

The road was closed by police following the crash, which happened on Merrick Avenue south of the Southern State Parkway.

Sixteen children were on board when it crashed, according to CBSLocal.

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It was not immediately clear if anyone in the other car was injured in the wreck.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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