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School Bus T-Boned With 4 Students Near Aurora Intersection

A school bus carrying four students was T-boned by a Honda at an Aurora intersection. Police report none of the students were injured and the bus driver was able to evacuate safely.

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School Bus Accident Leaves Students Unharmed

A school bus carrying four students was involved in a collision in Aurora on May 1. The incident occurred at the intersection of Route 59 and Ogden Avenue at 8:46 a.m. according to police reports.

A white Honda entered the intersection and struck the school bus. Aurora Police spokesperson Jim Levicki confirmed the details of the crash.

None of the students on board reported injuries. Levicki stated there were no indications of serious injuries overall. The students were evacuated safely from the bus.

The Honda driver was cited for disobeying a traffic control device. Airbags deployed in the Honda but the driver was able to exit the vehicle without serious harm. Police towed the car from the scene.

This incident highlights the importance of traffic safety in busy intersections near schools. The school district is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Honda wrongly entered the intersection and hit the bus

Local officials are reviewing the incident to determine if additional safety measures are needed at the intersection.

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