Boy hurt in Franklin Twp., NJ, crash involving 2 school buses

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2 school buses were in an accident in Franklin Twp., Gloucester County
9-year-old boy was injured
Details are preliminary and will be updated later

School bus crash in Gloucester County

A 9-year-old boy has been injured in an accident involving two school buses in Gloucester County Thursday morning.

The Franklin Township Police Department says the crash happened at Taylor Road and Reed Avenue and involved two buses from the Township of Franklin School District.

Two school buses were involved in a crash at Taylor Road and Reed Avenue in Franklin Twp NJ - Photo: Google Maps / Canva

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Preliminary details released by police say a 9-year-old boy was injured and taken to a local hospital. His parents have been notified and are currently with him.

No other students were injured on either bus, and school officials are on the scene notifying parents. Those students will be taken to their respective schools.

Two school buses were involved in a crash at Taylor Road and Reed Avenue in Franklin Twp NJ - Photo: Google Maps

As of 9:45 Thursday morning, police are still at the scene investigating the accident and they will release more information when it becomes available.

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