SAN ANTONIO – All lanes of Highway 90 eastbound near Interstate 35 are presently closed following a crash involving a school bus early Wednesday morning.
The crash happened just after 8 a.m. on the inbound lanes, on the city’s West Side.
A Pre-K 4 SA bus was traveling to the SA West Center to pick up a class for a planned field trip when the crash occurred. No children were on the bus. At least four vehicles were involved, including the bus.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said one driver has serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to an area hospital. Others were being treated at the scene.
Traffic in the area is at a complete standstill. All lanes of the highway remain closed. Authorities advise that drivers use use an alternate route, if possible. The closure could last up to a few hours, BCSO said.
Traffic presently is being diverted at Nogalitos.
BREAKING: Crash involving a school bus on Highway 90 inbound near I-35. Traffic is at a complete stop. Expect major delays. pic.twitter.com/nfTtxTE1uO
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The crash is the second involving a Pre-K 4 SA bus during the month of April. Pre-K 4 SA released a statement on the crash Wednesday morning:
“Safety of our children and staff remains the utmost priority. We are still working with our transportation provider to gather details at this time,” Pre-K 4 SA said.
According to the San Antonio Fire Department website, as many as 12 units answered the call.
KSAT 12 has a crew headed to the scene.
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