The crash injured at least 12 people and prompting a large emergency response, 11Alive reporter Cody Alcorn said. A school bus carrying Salem High School football players, trainers and coaches overturned in Rockdale County, Georgia , late Friday.
Officials have not released the conditions of those injured. One trainer was airlifted to a hospital, while ambulances transported other injured students and staff members to several medical facilities. The crash occurred on Highway 138 near Interstate 20 and Old Salem Road in Rockdale County after several high school football games had concluded. Rockdale County School District confirmed the bus was transporting 27 people, including 17 football players, seven trainers, two coaches and one driver, when it flipped onto its side. Authorities said at least 12 occupants sustained injuries.
Blank Hospital activated standby procedures for a possible mass casualty event following the incident, according to FOX 5 Atlanta . The bus had severe front-end damage, a broken windshield, and a partially collapsed roof as a result of the collision, according to FOX News. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Georgia State Patrol has not determined what caused the bus to overturn. Fredrick Green, the head coach, is doing well after surviving the collision. He is currently trying to find out where all of the impacted team members were transported for medical care.
Rockdale County School District said Superintendent Shirley Chesser has been briefed on the incident. The district said it would continue providing updates as more information becomes available.
