School bus accident on the first day of school leaves several pupils hurt
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On August 13, 2025, a tragic incident occurred near Leander, Texas, when a school bus carrying more than 40 students rolled over on a rural road. The accident, involving a 2024 model bus from the Leander Independent School District, happened on Nameless Road while the bus was traveling south.
The bus, primarily serving Bagdad Elementary School, left the right side of the road for reasons that are still under investigation. It was raining at the time, but the exact role of the weather in the accident remains unclear. An investigation, led by the Department of Public Safety, is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident [1][2][4].
The aftermath of the accident saw 18 people being transported to hospitals, including the bus driver and 17 children. Among the injured, one individual had life-threatening injuries, two others had potentially life-threatening injuries, and the rest had non-life-threatening injuries. All hospitalized individuals have since been released [1][2][4].
Superintendent Bruce Gearing expressed his condolences, stating, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the students and their families during this difficult time." The school has committed to providing support to the affected students and families in every way possible [4].
Additional counselors and social workers have been made available to help the community process the trauma. The district is also reviewing bus safety protocols as part of their response [4].
Dashcam footage showing moments before the crash was released, offering more insight into the incident but not revealing a definitive cause yet [3][5]. The bus was equipped with state-mandated seat belts, and it is believed that the children were wearing them at the time of the accident.
The bus roof was damaged, and several windows were broken in the accident. The accident was the focus of a news conference led by Assistant Chief Kevin Parker, with Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services [4].
The Leander Independent School District emphasized their commitment to student safety and their ongoing support for affected families and staff. As the investigation continues, the community awaits more updates on the accident that has shaken them to their core.
- The car-accidents section in today's general-news covers the extensive investigation into the tragic school bus accident on August 13, 2025, near Leander, Texas.
- The crime-and-justice segment also discusses the accident, highlighting the ongoing review of bus safety protocols within the Leander Independent School District following the incident.
