SOMERSET, Mass.- A car crossed into the opposite lane and struck a school bus head-on Thursday afternoon in Somerset, causing minor injuries but none involving students on the bus.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:54 p.m. on Brayton Point Road between Wilbur Avenue and Butler Street. Several 911 calls were made about the collision.
According to police, the car left its lane of travel before hitting the school bus head-on. The driver told authorities they had fallen asleep at the wheel. Police said there were no indications of intoxication or substance use.
The driver was transported to a hospital by Somerset Rescue.
Some students were picked up by their families at the scene. The remaining students were transported back to the Middle School on another school bus at the direction of Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Schoonover, who was also at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation.
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