Robert Bongiorno
Chief of Police
2 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730
BEDFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT
David Grunes, Fire Chief
55 The Great Road
Bedford, MA 01730
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-533-9398
Email: [email protected]
Bedford Police and Fire Investigate School Bus Accident on Rt 62, Burlington Road
Woman Injured, Bus Driver Cited, No Students Hurt
Bedford Police Chief Robert Bongiorno and Fire Chief David Grunes reported today that at approximately 1:15 p.m., units responded to the area of Burlington Road, and Hume Road for a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus and a single passenger car.
The Bedford Charter Service school bus was transporting children home when the accident took place. A preliminary investigation indicates that the driver of the car was stopped at the intersection to make a left turn, when the bus struck her vehicle from behind.
Approximately 18 students were on the bus at the time. No one aboard the school bus was injured. Another school bus was used to bring the children home.
The woman driving the motor vehicle that was struck suffered minor injuries and a cut. She was transported to Lowell General Hospital by Armstrong Ambulance.
The driver of the school bus was cited for failure to use care when stopping.
