Students Safe After School Bus Collision

(Photo by Quinn Peacock)

JACKSON – A school bus carrying eight high school students collided with another vehicle Wednesday morning, injuring both drivers but leaving the students unharmed.

Jackson Township Police are still investigating the crash that occurred at 6:40 a.m. Nov. 28 at Toms River Road and Aidan Lane. The 60-year-old bus driver turned into the intersection at Toms River Road and hit a 2017 Nissan, driven by a 47-year-old woman.

The bus driver was reportedly ejected from her seat. A high school student on the bus safely brought the vehicle to a stop.

The drivers were treated for unspecified injuries at the scene. The eight students were reportedly uninjured.

The investigation is ongoing.