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Vernon Route 83 Crash Injures 5 Students and 2 Drivers

Officials say the injuries are not life-threatening.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 3:35 p.m. at Route 83 and Pleasantview Drive and involved a school bus and a Ford work van.
  • Five of the six Skinner Road School students on the bus, along with both drivers, were transported to area hospitals.
  • Town officials reported that all known injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
  • Skinner Road School’s principal and the Vernon superintendent supported families at Rockville General Hospital and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center after visiting the scene.
  • Police closed Route 83 between Dobson and Pitkin Roads during the investigation and asked witnesses to call 860-872-9126.