School Bus Crashes into Multiple Vehicles in Hyde Park, Boston

Multiple people were injured and several vehicles were damaged on Thursday morning when a school bus collided with a series of cars in front of the Henry Grew School in Hyde Park, Boston. The incident occurred around 8:15 a.m., with only the driver present on the bus at the time of the crash, according to Boston police.

Pedestrian Involved in the Crash

A parent who was dropping off her child at the school was among those injured in the crash. The pedestrian, identified as the parent’s mother-in-law, Michelle Legette, stated that a malfunction on the bus appeared to have caused the accident. She mentioned that the driver attempted to minimize the impact before the pileup occurred.

Witness Describes the Crash

Michelle Legette described the moment of impact, explaining that her daughter had just dropped off her granddaughter and was returning to her car when she was struck by the bus. She added, “[The driver] couldn’t stop the bus, so he had no other choice but to turn the bus off to stop it. But by the time he did that, he had a mess out here and the cars were all piled up and damaged.”

Surveillance Video and Aftermath

Surveillance footage captured the bus colliding with a line of six cars, with one vehicle narrowly avoiding the impact. Images from the scene revealed significant damage to multiple vehicles, including an SUV partially resting on top of a sedan.

Injuries and Investigation

Two individuals, including Michelle Legette’s daughter-in-law, were taken to the hospital for treatment. However, both were expected to recover. Mary McCarthy Matthews, who was in one of the cars with her grandson, described the feeling of being pushed forward as the pileup intensified. She and her grandson also sought medical evaluation after the crash.

Initial investigation suggests that a broken plastic piece in the bus’s accelerator caused the vehicle to surge forward uncontrollably. The bus driver remained unharmed and is expected to resume driving duties on Friday.

Community Response and Support

Residents in the area, such as Naomi Ramirez, were startled by the loud crash. Ramirez captured video footage as she was about to cross the street with her son. The Henry Grew School’s principal, Christina Michel, assured parents that a crisis team from Boston Public Schools was present to support students and staff who witnessed the accident. Concerned parents were encouraged to contact the school for further information.

Conclusion

Despite the chaos and damage caused by the school bus crash, McCarthy Mathews expressed gratitude that the situation wasn’t worse. She acknowledged feeling shaken and expected to experience soreness for a few days but was relieved that no serious injuries occurred.

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