One Injured in School Bus Crash in Town of Caroline

on February 10, 2023

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One person was injured in a school bus crash on Thursday, February 9th around 8 in the morning in the Town of Caroline.

The bus reportedly slid on the icy road and crashed into a tree. Brooktondale Fire and 3 Ambulances from Bang Ambulance responded to the scene with assistance from the Slaterville Fire Department, Tompkins County Sheriff, and State Police.

A yellow school bus has crashed into a large tree on a snowy, forested roadside. The front of the bus is heavily damaged, and debris is visible around the crash site. No people are visible in the image. — Image via Brooktondale Volunteer Fire Company

A yellow school bus with severe front-end damage is crashed off the side of a road, surrounded by trees and snow. The windshield is shattered, and debris is scattered around the bus. — Image via Brooktondale Volunteer Fire Company

The crash occurred on Yaple Rd in the town. One person was transported via Bangs Ambulance to Cayuga Medical Center while the 9 other occupants of the bus were evaluated at the scene and did not require an ambulance.