JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Several students were taken to a hospital with injuries after a traffic crash on the Westside Thursday involving a school bus, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
JFRD says the crash happened at 103rd St. and Ricker Road around 2:15 p.m.
Eight children on a school bus were taken to the hospital after the crash. All the injuries are minor, officials say. One adult was also taken to the hospital.
JFRD says that the crash involves a single car vs. a school bus.
It's unknown how the crash occurred, but the bus was struck on it's right side but was able to drive away from the scene, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Police say a Duval County School bus was traveling eastbound on 103rd St when it attempted to make a left turn onto Ricker Road.
A red sedan was traveling westbound on 103rd St and struck the bus on its right side. The school bus was able to safely pull to a stop on Ricker Road and the other vehicle was disabled, police say.
The remaining students on the bus were either transferred to another bus or released to a parent.
Police say the crash is still being reviewed to determine which vehicle is at fault. JSO says both vehicles had a green light at the time of the crash.
The bus was coming from Westside High School, confirmed Duval County Schools.
Here’s the communication shared with Westside High School families whose students ride bus #329.:
"Hello Westside High School families,
This is Duval County Public Schools calling with important information for families of students who ride bus route #329. Unfortunately, bus #329 was involved in an accident this afternoon resulting in several students who required medical transport. We are in direct contact with the families of all these students and are working to ensure they receive medical attention and care as needed! If you have not been directly contacted, we have not received a report of injury or medical transport for your child.
At this time, we have staff on scene to provide support and care for the remaining students as they wait for a backup bus to pick them up and complete the transport.
If you would like to pick up your child at this time, you can do so at the following address: 7581 103rd street. Again, that address is 7581 103rd street.
I know it’s always concerning when you receive these types of phone calls, but I always want to make sure you are informed on all matters concerning your child’s safety.
Thank you for your attention to this matter."