Update on school bus accident

Aug. 19, 2022

The Chesterfield County School District states 24 children from Jefferson Elementary and New Heights Middle schools were involved in the school bus accident earlier this afternoon.

Eight children were reportedly transported to a hospital for treatment.

Dr. Chan Anderson, interim superintendent of Chesterfield County School District, thanked the community for everyone’s concern and prayers for the children involved in the school bus wreck and their families.

Anderson also thanked all of the responders for their help in caring for the children and making sure they were reunited with their families.

More information will be posted to Breaking News as details become available.

Read the full account in the Aug. 24 issue of The Link.