Aurora, In. — First responders are investigating a serious crash in Dearborn County involving a school bus and a Rumpke garbage truck.
Preliminary reports indicate the accident occurred on State 350 near Mt. Sinia Road around 7:30 a.m. and involved a bus from the South Dearborn Community School Corporation. Unconfirmed reports say as many as 21 people have been injured and up to 15 ambulances have been dispatched to the scene. Officials are urging the public to stay away from the area.
This is a developing story.
Around 9 a.m. Wednesday the Lawrenceburg Police Department posted the following: (A link to the social media account is here)
All parents/family/guardians responding to HighPoint Health Hospital in response to the bus crash on SR 350 need to go to the front lobby of the hospital, not the Emergency Room. That area is being utilized for patient care. Thank you for your cooperation.
Around 9:30 a.m. the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department added this information:(Here is a link to their social media account)
This is a release from the South Dearborn Community School Corporation…..
At approximately 8:05 AM there was an accident involving a school bus traveling on highway 350 between Moores Hill and Aurora. There were injuries during this accident and some were transported to area hospitals. Parents of students involved in this accident are being contacted. The investigation is ongoing and we will provide more information when available. If you have any questions, please contact central office at 812-926-2090.
