Two young students were shaken but uninjured after a school bus en route to Belmont Runyon Elementary School collided with a car on Newark’s Highland Avenue early Friday, city officials said.
What happened
The crash occurred about 7:40 a.m. on the 100 block of Highland Avenue as the bus was transporting two 7-year-old children and two adults to Belmont Runyon Elementary, according to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda.
The bus struck a car that was pulling out of a parking spot. Emergency medical services evaluated the drivers and passengers at the scene, and no injuries were reported, Miranda said.
“No injuries have been reported, although the drivers and passengers were evaluated at the scene by EMS,”
Investigation and immediate response
Police were called to the scene and are continuing to investigate the collision. Miranda said no charges were filed following the initial response.
- Time: ~7:40 a.m.
- Location: 100 block of Highland Avenue, Newark
- School: Belmont Runyon Elementary School
- Passengers on bus: two 7-year-olds and two adults
- Injuries: none reported
Local context and consequences
Incidents involving school buses prompt immediate concern from parents and school officials because they involve young, vulnerable passengers and can disrupt morning routines. While this crash did not result in injuries, it will likely prompt school transportation staff and city safety officials to review procedures where buses pick up students and how nearby parking and traffic movements are managed.
The Newark Public Safety Department handled the initial investigation and evaluation on scene. Any follow-up actions or findings from the ongoing investigation have not yet been released by police.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Children on bus | 2 (both age 7) |
| Adults on bus | 2 |
| Reported injuries | 0 |
| Police action | Investigation ongoing; no charges filed |
Parents with questions about the incident or about school transportation safety should contact Newark Public Safety or their child’s school for updates. City officials have not provided additional details beyond the initial report from the public safety director.
