School Bus Overturns on New Jersey Parkway, 15 Injured

A school bus carrying 31 people overturned on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey, resulting in injuries to 15 individuals including the driver. Emergency responders were on the scene, and an investigation is underway. No fatalities were reported, but there was one serious injury.

A school bus with 31 people on board was involved in an accident on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey, overturning and sending over a dozen individuals to hospitals, according to officials.

The Monday night incident left 15 people injured, including the driver and 14 young adults, as confirmed by the New Jersey State Police and reported by WCBS-TV. Dramatic video captured the scene, showing the overturned yellow school bus with its rear emergency door open, surrounded by emergency responders.

Governor Phil Murphy stated that he was informed of the crash that involved a bus from Lakewood, noting that both the state police and the Department of Transportation were actively investigating. Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali confirmed no fatalities occurred but mentioned one serious injury. The bus was reportedly en route to New York state.