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School Bus Accident in Cortlandt New York

On Monday, December 12^th, a minor school bus accident occurred on Route 6 near Parkway Drive at about 7am. There were no injuries, and the students were taken immediately to school on the same bus after investigators spoke with the students and the driver of the Lakeland Transportation bus.

School Bus Accident Statistics

Out of more than 25 million children riding 474,000 school buses to school annually, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics indicate less than 8 school bus passengers die per year. Their statistics also show that about 8,000 children are injured in school bus accidents annually, with about 42% of those injuries coming from accidents, but a full 25% coming from children boarding or exiting the school bus.

School Bus Safety Reminders for New York Drivers

Remember when you see school buses in the area, there's a good chance that children will be near by, walking or waiting for buses. Children have been known to act on impulse and could dart across the road unexpectedly, so be prepared.

If you see a school bus with yellow lights flashing, slow down and prepare to stop whether you are approaching the bus from behind or in another lane going in the opposite direction. When the bus lights turn to red, you must stop.

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