Tragic Loss: One Dead, Two Injured in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Bus Accident in North Carolina

Publish date: 2024-05-19

In a tragic incident that has left the community in shock, one person has died and two others have been injured in a bus accident involving a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) bus in North Carolina.

The Incident

The accident occurred at around 6:30 a.m. on South Tryon Street when a vehicle rear-ended the school bus and then fled the scene1. The CMS bus was transporting students at the time of the crash. The impact resulted in injuries to a student on the bus and the death of a passenger in the vehicle that hit the bus.

Victims and Injuries

One student from the bus was taken to the hospital with minor injuries2. The driver of the vehicle that hit the bus fled the scene, leaving behind a passenger who was severely injured and later succumbed to their injuries3.

Investigation and Response

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently investigating the incident. They are seeking any information that could help identify and locate the driver who caused the accident and then fled.

CMS released an official statement expressing their condolences to the family of the deceased and assuring that all necessary support is being provided to the injured student and their family. The district also reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of all students during transportation.

A Plea for Road Safety

This tragic incident underscores the importance of road safety, particularly around school buses. Authorities are urging drivers to follow traffic rules, be aware of their surroundings, and exercise caution, especially when driving near school buses.

As the community mourns this tragic loss, it is hoped that this incident will serve as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of reckless driving and the importance of road safety.

More From BRBNEWS: Northeastern University Student Shane McCarthy Dies from Bacterial Meningitis

ncG1vNJzZmiaopewsLjLnp6eZpmjfLW%2BwKCgnGWcpMC0ec6nnGaclZaxbsDWqGSippqqv6awjKKlZpuYlr%2Btu9OtnGallZi4rbHNm6yrn12osKm7zqWqZpqlqHqir8Kim56mpGK2r3nNqKmtoF2YrrO7y6Klmmc%3D