Plainfield, CT (September 12, 2024) – Five elementary school students and two staff members were taken to the hospital after a school bus was struck by a garbage truck on Thursday morning, September 12. The accident occurred on Main St while the bus was en route to Shepard Hill Elementary School.
Although no major injuries were reported, the students and staff were transported for medical evaluation as a precaution. The students involved were in kindergarten through third grade.
The school district activated its response team to support the affected students, families, and staff. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, and further details will be provided as the inquiry progresses.