Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is informing the public of a school bus accident that occurred this Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 on the island of St. Croix. The incident took place near Whim Ballpark in Frederiksted.

The bus was transporting students home from St. Croix Educational Complex High School. The bus was struck by another vehicle, resulting in slight damage to the bus. Following the school bus accident, no injuries to students were reported. Some students independently exited the bus and left the scene after the incident. Emergency services were contacted via 911 to assess the situation.

An active investigation is currently underway, with VIDE officials working closely with the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) and the bus company to gather additional details. An official incident report is expected soon.

We urge the public to stay tuned to official VIDE platforms for accurate and timely updates regarding this incident. 

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