School Bus Hits Tree, Four Central Jersey Students Sent To Hospitals: Police

Four middle school students were hospitalized, including one who broke their leg, when a school bus crashed into a tree in Monroe Township, authorities said.

Monroe Township (NJ) Middle School.
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Chris Spiker

12/20/2024 9:39 a.m.

Officers responded to the scene on North State Home Road at around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, the Monroe Township Police Department.

Investigators said the school bus was traveling east on North State Home Road when it veered off the road and struck a tree on the driver’s side. The bus was transporting students from Monroe Township Middle School.

One student suffered a broken leg and was transported to a nearby hospital. Three other students sustained minor injuries and were also taken to hospitals for treatment.

Additional students reported minor complaints. Paramedics assessed them at the scene before they were released to their parents.

Anyone with information about the crash should call Monroe police at 732-521-0222, ext. 126.

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