Mt Holly, NJ – Several Hurt in SUV-Bus Crash on Rte 38

Mt Holly, NJ (December 5, 2024) – There were multiple injuries reported following a two-vehicle collision in the Mt. Holly area on Wednesday, November 4. The incident took place at the 1600 block of Route 38 early that morning, around 7 a.m. Local reports revealed that a school bus and an SUV collided at the scene. 

Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Five people were transported to local hospitals by ambulance for the treatment of sustained injuries. At this time, it’s unknown if any students were on board the bus at the impact. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the collision is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are managing an ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

New Jersey School Bus Accidents

Compared to other types of motor vehicle accidents, crashes involving school buses are not too common. They only make up roughly 0.3 percent of collisions nationwide. A total of 1,207 people were killed in school bus crashes in the United States from 2009 to 2018. This is an average of 121 deaths every single year. Of these deaths, 249 were school-aged children who were 18 or younger. This made up nearly 20.6 percent of these fatalities. The majority of these incidents took place in the mornings or afternoons. Most accidents involve pedestrians who are hit by the bus. If you or a loved one is hurt in a crash, you may be able to be made whole again by pursuing a personal injury claim with the help of an experienced legal team. 

A serious crash can change your life forever. It’s important that you work closely with a trained team of Mt. Holly car accident attorneys in order to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue full recoveries, and we are ready to get to work on your case. Contact us today at (800) 923-3456

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