DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – A school bus crashed into a tree in a Dearborn Heights neighborhood Tuesday morning.
According to police, the driver of the school bus appeared to have hit a parked car on Amboy Street near Inkster and Warren at around 7:45 a.m. on April 15. This led to the school bus being forced into a nearby tree.
Police said a few children were checked out by first responders and were released to their parents.
No one was taken to a hospital.
Crestwood School District officials said a replacement bus transported the students safely to Riverside Middle School.
A woman who lives in the home in front of the tree told Local 4 she has been living there for 12 years and has never seen anything like this.
She said one child appeared to be in pain, but it looked like there were no major injuries in the crash.
“Our first priority is always the safety of our students,” said Scott Casebolt, Crestwood Student Services Specialist. “Thanks to the quick actions of our team and first responders, every student was safely and professionally cared for.”
“We are grateful that all students are safe and that the situation was handled swiftly and with care,” said Dr. Youssef Mosallam, Superintendent of Crestwood Schools. “Our commitment to student safety and clear communication with families remains unwavering.”
School officials said afternoon bus routes are expected to run as scheduled.
