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PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA (Northampton County) — Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon after a car collided with a school bus at a busy Slate Belt intersection, authorities confirmed.
According to Slate Belt Regional Police, the crash happened around Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Belfast Road and Sullivan Trail in Plainfield Township.
The Crash
Investigators say the crash involved an Easton Area School District bus and a passenger vehicle. There were no students on board the bus at the time of the collision.
Police said the two people injured included the bus driver and a passenger from the car involved. Both were treated by emergency medical personnel and transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
Responding units included Slate Belt Regional Police, Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company, and EMS crews from the area. Traffic was temporarily diverted while authorities cleared the scene and investigated the cause of the crash.
Investigation
The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Early indications suggest that road conditions and visibility were clear at the time. Police are reviewing witness statements and any available nearby surveillance footage to determine contributing factors.
The Easton Area School District confirmed that one of its buses was involved and stated that it is cooperating fully with local authorities. The district noted that no students were aboard and extended its gratitude to first responders for their quick actions.
Community Response
Local residents in the Slate Belt area expressed relief that no children were injured. The intersection of Belfast Road and Sullivan Trail has seen prior traffic incidents, prompting ongoing safety discussions among township officials.
FirstSourceNews.net will continue to follow this story and provide updates as police release additional details.
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