A school bus driver and three students have been taken to the Fraser Canyon Hospital for observation after the bus hit two parked cars in Hope.
Hope RCMP were on scene Monday, Dec. 8, after 3 p.m. after a school bus, transporting students from Silver Creek Elementary School (SCES) to Coquihalla Elementary School, hit a black car and a red car parked on 4th Avenue.
“We are grateful to share that there are no reports of serious injuries,” said Balan Moorthy, Fraser-Cascade School District superintendent, in a letter addressed to students and parents. “However, out of an abundance of caution, the bus driver and three students were taken to Fraser Canyon Hospital for medical observation.
“We deeply appreciate the kindness, patience, and understanding of our families and staff as we work through this event together. The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority.”
To help students and staff impacted by the accident, Dr. Bernard Klop, the school district’s counsellor of inclusion and mental health, and Catherine Drennan, district counsellor, will be at SCES on Tuesday morning, Dec. 9. They will be at the school to “provide care, reassurance, and space for debriefing.”
RCMP said the cause of the accident is under investigation.
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