School bus crashes in Stapleton during Wednesday morning rush hour on Staten Island

New York’s Staten Island. A school bus crashed on a major Stapleton street during Wednesday morning rush hour, prompting authorities to respond.

According to emergency radio communications, the collision involving a yellow bus carrying children was reported at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Targee Street close to Roff Street.

At the scene, children are being assessed. One of the agencies reacting is the FDNY.

As further details become available, they will be provided. This is a developing story.

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, a yellow school bus crashes during morning rush hour at Targee and Roff streets. (Jan Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance)Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, a yellow school bus crashes during morning rush hour at Targee and Roff streets. (Jan Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance)Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, a yellow school bus crashes during morning rush hour at Targee and Roff streets. (Jan Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance)Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, a yellow school bus crashes during morning rush hour at Targee and Roff streets. (Jan Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance)Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, a yellow school bus crashes during morning rush hour at Targee and Roff streets. (Jan Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance)Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, a yellow school bus crashes during morning rush hour at Targee and Roff streets. (Jan Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance)Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, a yellow school bus crashes during morning rush hour at Targee and Roff streets. (Jan Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance)Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance

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