Copperopolis, CA — Five students reported injuries following a school bus accident this afternoon near Copperopolis.
According to C.H.P. Officer Mike Maddox, the Mark Twain Elementary bus was rear-ended by a Jeep on Hwy. 4 near Stallion Way at approximately 2:15pm.
It is not immediately known how many students were on board. At least two were transported to a local hospital. Three others reported injuries, but refused treatment. The injuries are initially considered minor.
The C.H.P. plans to release more information when it is available.
Written by BJ Hansen
This post was last modified on 01/31/2009 1:47 pm