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BRADENTON, Fla. - Several high school students were hospitalized and a 2-year-old was airlifted to a hospital after a crash involving four school buses and a Ford Exhibition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash happened Saturday night on State Road 70 in Brandenton after an eyewitness says a car cut off the first bus, causing all the buses to suddenly stop.
The Ford hit the back of the last bus in line and the Ford caught on fire in the right eastbound lane.
The collision caused each bus to hit the bus in front of it.
In total, six students were taken to the hospital along with the driver of the Ford.
Five of the six students have been released from the hospital.
What they're saying:
St. Lucie Public Schools says that about 150 students from Fort Pierce Central High School were heading to a band competition at Lakewood Ranch High School.
A statement was also provided about the crash.
"We are deeply grateful to our education partners in Manatee County Schools for their swift assistance and support. Manatee County Schools provided two buses to transport our students safely back to Fort Pierce Central late last night. Students were reunited with their parents early this morning.
Superintendent Dr. Jon R. Prince shared, "Our thoughts are with the students, families, and staff members impacted by last night’s accident. We are incredibly thankful for the immediate response and support from Manatee County Schools, local first responders, and our own team members who worked together to ensure our students’ safety and well-being."
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FHP is investigating the crash.
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The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Florida Highway Patrol and a family member of one of the students.