Tragic School Bus Crash Leaves Multiple Children Injured and Trapped in Wreckage
A terrifying school bus crash on Thursday left multiple children trapped in the wreckage after the vehicle flipped over while returning from a field trip. The bus was carrying 35 students and two adults from Pine Ridge Middle School in South Carolina when a tire suddenly blew out on I-77, causing the bus to overturn in the middle of the highway.
Emergency crews responded within minutes, deploying five medical helicopters to rush the injured to nearby hospitals. The scale of the response underscored the seriousness of the crash, which has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Dramatic aerial footage revealed the bus lying on its side amidst the chaos of halted traffic, with debris scattered across the road. The harrowing images painted a stark picture of the violence of the crash and the urgency of the rescue efforts.
Witnesses described a scene of panic and confusion as first responders worked against the clock to free trapped children from the crumpled vehicle. “It was like something out of a nightmare,” one bystander said.
All injured students have been transported for further medical care, and authorities have launched a full investigation into the tire failure that triggered the devastating accident.
