North Carolina

One Person Killed in School Bus Accident at NC Hwy 16 in Newton, NC

Published on: October 22, 2021

Date of Accident
October 22, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
School Bus
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

NC Hwy 16, Charlotte, NC, USA

What Happened

North Carolina Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a person and injured two others at NC Hwy 16 in Newton, NC on October 21st, 2021. Police say the incident involved a school bus and truck colliding at an intersection under unclear circumstances. The impact caused the bus to overturn and one person was killed. Police say the were no children on the bus at the time of the crash. Two others involved were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
School Bus, Truck
Road/Highway
NC Hwy 16
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Truck collided with a school bus at an intersection, knocking the bis onto its side

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