WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — A group of students on a school bus were injured following a crash, according to a Williamsburg-James City County Schools (WJCC) spokesperson.
The Friday morning crash involved a WJCC school bus - carrying James Blair Middle School students - and another vehicle, according to the spokesperson.
According to a spokesperson for the Williamsburg Police Department, the crash happened just before 8 a.m.
The bus rear-ended a Toyota sedan as both vehicles were trying to merge from York St. to Page St.
The bus driver is being charged with following too close. The driver of the Toyota is being charged with not having a valid license.
Eastern Shore
No serious injuries in bus crash on Eastern Shore
Of the 30 students on the bus, eight were injured, the school district spokesperson said. The injuries were considered minor and the students were treated on scene, but out of caution and at parents request, the students were taken to Riverside hospital for further evaluation.
News 3 reached out to the hospital Friday afternoon to try to get an update on the students conditions and find out if they had been released. The hospital did not return our call.
Stay with News 3 for updates.
