School bus crash in Wittingen leaves five with minor injuries
A school bus carrying around 30 elementary students was involved in a collision on Monday morning in Wittingen. The accident happened at the intersection near Fuhlenriedweg, where the bus hit a car. Emergency services quickly responded under the 'mass casualty incident' protocol. The crash resulted in minor injuries to three children, the bus driver, and the car driver. Six ambulances, emergency physician vehicles, and a lead emergency doctor arrived at the scene. Despite the response, no serious injuries were reported.
The uninjured children were transported to Wittingen Elementary School in a replacement bus. Parents were notified immediately, and students were either handed over to them or placed under the school’s supervision. Though the fire department was not deployed, their press office provided updates to the public and concerned relatives. They also answered questions from the children about firefighting operations. Police are investigating the cause of the accident and assessing the damage.
The incident was managed efficiently, with all injured individuals receiving prompt medical attention. The children were safely returned to school or their families. Further details on the crash remain with the police.
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