4 Students Hurt After School Bus Crashes, Overturns In Newtown: Reports

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Four middle school students were hurt when a school bus collided with a sedan and overturned Thursday morning in Newtown, according to reports.

The crash happened shortly before 8 a.m. in the area of West Chester Pike at Boot Road. Photos shared by NBC10 and 6abc Action News show a bus overturned onto its side and a car with heavy front-end damage getting towed.

It's unclear what caused the collision.

Marple Newtown Superintendent Dr. Tina Kane told news outlets that the bus contained four Paxon Hollow Middle School students, an adult aide and the driver.

The students were brought to the hospital for evaluation of minor injuries.

It's unclear whether the sedan drive was hurt.

The accident caused heavy traffic during the morning commute.

Newtown Police referred questions to the Marple Newtown School District. District officials haven't responded to Patch's inquiries as of this writing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.