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Two buses collide at Jenkins Elementary in Newport News

Posted at 3:25 PM, Feb 27, 2013
and last updated 2013-02-27 15:25:50-05

Newport News, Va. –According to police, two school buses were involved in a crash in the parking lot of Jenkins Elementary School during dismissal on Wednesday afternoon.

They say it was a rear end crash, and the two buses were fully loaded.

Several students did report injuries, but no one was transported to the hospital.

Police say the school nurse attended to those reporting injuries.

Those students who did not report injuries were taken home on alternate buses. Parents were notified.

Police say there were 14 students claiming injuries on the rear bus which sustained front end damage and 28 reporting injuries on the front bus.

The damage is estimated at about $10,000.

No charges are pending.