Newark Police are currently investigating a crash involving a school bus at the Newark Charter School’s Patriot Way campus. A preliminary investigation has determined that at about 0855 hours this morning, Newark Charter School bus # 16 was pulling into the campus when the bus struck parked cars, left the roadway and struck a pole. The bus was occupied by elementary and middle school students at the time of the crash.
Upon police arrival, a school nurse was treating some students who received minor injuries. The driver was not injured. No student required transportation to a medical facility and the school has notified parents of the incident.
Further information will be released when available.