School bus crash results in no injuries to students, driver in New Kent

A Monday morning school bus crash in New Kent County resulted in no injuries to students or the bus driver.

In a Monday morning press release, New Kent County Public Schools reported that a bus transporting students to Quinton Elementary School was involved in an accident on the school’s grounds. All students who were on board as well as the bus driver were safe.

Safety protocol was followed by school administration, with New Kent County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responding. Quinton Elementary School Principal Christine Pilger and Asst. Principal Sarah Berry contacted parents of students involved. Director of Transportation Marvin Hence commented that emergency protocols worked as designed and that they had coordinated all actions and proceedings with emergency services.

New Kent County Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jonathan Hochman commented that a review is underway of the incident and that maintaining safety to the highest of standards is a top priority.

The crash remains under investigation.