A SWISD bus carrying 33 students overturned on Loop 410, sending the driver and five students to the hospital, with the driver requiring urgent transport, SAFD says.
SAN ANTONIO — More details are emerging after a school bus crash caused major traffic delays Tuesday morning on San Antonio’s southwest side.
The crash happened around 8:15 a.m. along Loop 410 South near FM 2536, also known as Old Pearsall Road, after a Southwest Independent School District bus overturned on the access road.
According to SWISD, 33 students from Southwest Legacy High School were on board at the time of the crash. District officials said none of the students were seriously injured. The district says the bus did not have seat belts.
Joseph Arrington with the San Antonio Fire Department said the bus driver and five students were transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. He added that the driver was the only patient who required urgent transport.
Several other students reported minor injuries, according to fire officials. EMS crews and school nurses were at the scene checking students as a precaution.
Traffic in the area is expected to remain backed up for several hours as crews work to clear the scene and investigate what led to the crash.
KENS 5 will continue to follow this developing story.
SWISD shared this on social media:
“We are aware of a bus accident involving 33 Southwest Legacy High School students that occurred earlier today on the access road near Loop 410 and Old Pearsall Road. At this time, there are no reports of serious injuries to any students. EMS and district nurses are on site and are currently evaluating all students as a precaution.
The bus driver has been transported to a hospital. We are thankful that none of our students were seriously injured, and we are praying for our bus driver’s recovery. The safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority. Parents of any student needing additional medical attention will be contacted directly. We appreciate your patience as we continue to investigate and work closely with emergency responders.”
