GILBERT, AZ — Three students and one adult are hurt after a school bus crash Friday morning in Gilbert.
The crash occurred near Higley Road and Chandler Heights Road sometime before 9 a.m.
According to the Gilbert Fire Department, the crash involved a van and a school bus.
The school bus had 59 students at the time of the crash, per Gilbert police.
UPDATE: The school bus involved is a Chandler School District bus that was transporting 59 students at the time of the collision. Three students and the bus driver are being evaluated for minor injuries.
— Gilbert Police Dept. (@GilbertPolice) August 19, 2022
The driver of the van was transported for treatment of injuries.
Aerial footage of the scene showed students and family members outside the scene of the crash.
A total of three students were evaluated for minor injuries and have been reunited with their parents.
The driver of the van was taken to the hospital. Their condition is unknown.
Scene footage showed the van had large damage on its left side.
Officials are working with the Chandler Unified School District to determine whether the students will be taken to school or sent home.
Higley Road was closed in both directions due to the crash but has since reopened, according to police.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
