BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — 28 children are with minor injuries after a school bus overturned in Bullitt County Monday afternoon, according to the Bullitt County Public School District.
The district says that the crash happened at the intersection of Old Boston and Wilson Creek Road just after 4:45 p.m.
"Kentucky, we have some tough news," Gov. Andy Beshear wrote on social media. "There has been a school bus accident in Bullitt County with multiple injuries reported. First responders and law enforcement are on scene and working quickly to transport those in need of care. We will share more information as available, but for now I’m asking everyone to join me in praying for all those affected."
Lebanon Junction Elementary confirmed that the bus 1515 involved in the collision, and that parents with students involved should go to the site of the collision to pick them up.
Bullitt County Public Schools says that the driver of the bus and 8 students were taken to local hospital by emergency personnel. An additional five students were driven to local hospitals by their parents.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.
