Emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon to a single-vehicle crash involving a school bus at the intersection of North Carolina Street and West Vine Street in Goldsboro, according to the Goldsboro Police Department.
The crash occurred [1] around 4 p.m. while the bus was transporting students from Dillard Charter Academy.
Authorities said there were nine children and two adults on board at the time, including the bus driver and a bus monitor.
Officials reported that six of the students were taken to UNC Health Wayne for treatment.
The injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
The bus driver sustained more serious injuries and was transported by helicopter to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.
The condition of the driver was not immediately available.
First responders, including officers from the Goldsboro Police Department and personnel from Wayne EMS, arrived at the scene shortly after the crash was reported.
Emergency crews worked to assess the situation and provide care to those involved.
The crash involved only the school bus, and no other vehicles were reported to be part of the incident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash, and the cause remains under investigation.
Dillard Academy Charter School issued a statement following the incident, acknowledging the response from local emergency services and addressing the condition of those involved.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to the Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne EMS for their swift response and support,” the school said in a statement.
“Please keep all passengers, and especially the bus driver, in your thoughts and prayers during this time.”
Officials have not indicated whether weather conditions or roadway factors played a role in the crash.
Investigators are continuing to review evidence from the scene as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The intersection of North Carolina Street and West Vine Street, where the crash occurred, was temporarily affected as emergency crews responded and secured the area.
Traffic in the vicinity was impacted while first responders worked at the scene.
School officials have not released additional information regarding the students involved or whether classes or transportation schedules will be adjusted following the incident.
Authorities said updates will be provided as more information becomes available, including details regarding the driver’s condition and the findings of the investigation into what caused the crash.
The incident remains under active investigation by the Goldsboro Police Department as officials work to determine the factors that led to the crash and ensure the safety of those involved.