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The alleged incident happened on a We Transport bus taking students home from Smithtown West High School on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 4, according to Suffolk County Police.
A school district employee contacted officers at around 3:15 p.m. after someone snapped a picture showing an open alcoholic beverage on the bus.
District Superintendent Mark Secaur later sent a message to parents saying they received a report of a bus driver drinking on the job.
“It was confirmed that an alcoholic beverage was on board and the driver was promptly taken from the bus, and a different driver completed the route,” he said.
"I can confirm, regardless of the outcome of the investigation, that the driver will no longer transport any Smithtown student.
"Our students' safety is of the utmost importance to the Smithtown Central School District and we will remain steadfast in our efforts to create a safe environment for all our students."
Suffolk County Police said the incident is under investigation.
The driver had not been identified or arrested as of Thursday, Oct. 5.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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