Yesterday, we had one of our Intermodal Drivers involved in a collision with a school bus in Fitgerald, GA. We are very fortunate that no lives were lost. We need to make sure we get this info out to all of our drivers. It is critical that our drivers are using the Smith System keys daily. One moment of inattention can be fatal. Get the word out!
FITZGERALD, GA --
Update (3/24/2015 11:25 a.m.):
Ben Hill County Sheriff Bobby McClemore tells FOX 31 around 44 children were on the school bus when it was hit by a semi-truck.
He says nine children were taken to the ER after the crash and another 10 were taken by their parents.
A fifth grader who was sitting at the back of the bus suffered a broken leg, neck injury and a few cuts.
No other students were seriously injured.
The driver of the semi-truck, 47-year-old Frederick Woods wasn't injured and is charged with failure to stop for a school bus unloading children and following too closely.
Original Story:
Ben Hill County Sheriff Bobby McClemore tells FOX 31 that a semi-truck has collided with a school bus carrying children Monday afternoon along Highway 129.
McClemore adds that a bus was stopped with the stop sign out and flashers going, when a semi swerved and hit the right rear of the bus, pushing it forward about one hundred and fifty feet. The semi came to a rest in the ditch.
Six students were injured and taken to Dorminy Medical Center for treatment.
Students that were not injured are being taken to Ben Hill County Primary School for parent pick-up.
The driver of the semi-truck, 47-year-old Frederick Woods, from Decatur, is being charged for failure to stop for a school bus unloading children with more charges pending.
Motor Carrier Compliance, with the Department of Public Safety, is on the way to the scene to investigate further.
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