In Norwich Township, Ontario, a school bus carrying 40 elementary students crashed into a ditch on Wednesday morning around 8:55 a.m. The accident, confirmed by provincial police, occurred on Old Stage Road and involved a single-vehicle collision. Emergency response teams, including fire and paramedics, quickly attended to the scene to manage the aftermath.

Four children were reported to have sustained minor injuries and were subsequently transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. Fortunately, authorities reported that no other injuries were recorded from this incident, indicating that the situation could have been much worse given the number of students on the bus. The local community is likely left shaken by the incident involving their young students.

As a result of the crash, Old Stage Road was closed to traffic between Middletown Line and Old 14 Line, with police advising that the road would remain shut for several hours while the investigation into the cause of the crash is conducted. The unsettling event emphasizes the need for ongoing attention to the safety of school transportation and the welfare of children during their daily commutes.