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School Bus Crash in Bethesda Sends 19 Students to Hospital
A school bus, not belonging to Montgomery County Public Schools, was involved in a crash Wednesday in Bethesda. Twenty people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Nearly 20 children and at least one adult have been hospitalized after a school bus accident in Montgomery County, authorities say.
The accident occurred near the intersection of River Road and Seven Locks Road in Bethesda at about 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to Montgomery County Police.
The bus involved in the crash does not belong to Montgomery County Public Schools, a school spokesperson told WNEW TV. It is not yet known who the bus belongs to or what school the students on board attend.
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Two cars and the school bus were involved in the accident, according to WUSA TV.
Police say 19 middle school-age students boarded a medical ambulance bus and were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. One adult also was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
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