School bus accident in Maryland sends students to hospital

Police in Maryland are investigating a bus accident that resulted in several middle school students being taken to the hospital after the bus overturned in Columbia. The incident involved a bus carrying 19 students from Hammond Middle School. The bus veered off the road and flipped over, leading to the evaluation of several occupants for injuries. While the driver, a 30-year-old woman, was unharmed, four students, two boys, and two girls aged 11 to 14, were transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

Investigation and response

The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, with authorities not yet disclosing the reason for the bus leaving the roadway. Howard County school officials have not provided immediate responses to inquiries, and families of the students involved were alerted about the accident. Several injured students were receiving medical care, while those unharmed were sent home with their families.

The police have stated that there were no signs of impairment on the part of the driver. The incident is still under investigation, leaving many questions unanswered.