The Strait Regional Centre for Education confirmed a collision involving a school bus this morning.
At approximately 7:30 a.m. this morning, a collision occurred at the corner of Orangedale Road
and the Trans Canada Highway 105 involving a private vehicle and a school bus driving Route 174 serving Bayview Education Centre, Dalbrae Academy and Whycocomagh Education Centre, and a private vehicle. There was one student on board at the time of the accident.
EHS, the RCMP, SRCE Transportation staff responded to the scene following a 911 call. The student and bus driver were assessed and released by EHS. There are no reported injuries at this time.
School administration contacted the parent/guardian of the student on board at the time of the accident.
Deanna Gillis, communications coordinator for the SRCE, stated based on an initial investigation, it appears that the private vehicle slid into the side of the school bus.
A replacement bus was dispatched to the scene. The RCMP and the SRCE’s Transportation staff are conducting an investigation into the accident. The SRCE has also reported the accident to the Motor Carrier Division.