Three elementary school children in the town of Dexter, New Mexico were injured yesterday when the back of their school bus was hit by a train on the way to Dexter Elementary School. One rear corner of the bus was smashed in the train accident. The injuries to the children were not severe.
There were seven or eight children on the bus at the time of the accident. The injured children were between the ages of nine and eleven. They were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. The other children were sent home with their parents.
All of the children were sitting near the front of the bus. Had there been children sitting in the rear, there most likely would have been more serious injuries sustained in the school bus accident. New Mexico State Police are currently investigating the accident to determine fault. The bus driver claims she didn’t see the train coming.
We trust school bus drivers to take the proper precautions to ensure that our children are safe traveling to and from school. While school bus accidents are somewhat rare, when they occur, it often leads to tragic circumstances and serious injuries. If your child has been injured in a school bus accident, it is important to consult an experienced school bus accident lawyer to see if you are entitled to receive compensation for your child’s damages.
If you have a school bus accident claim in the Phoenix, Arizona area, please contact the Law Offices of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.
