CLARK COUNTY, Ohio — An elementary school bus overturned after an accident Tuesday morning, according to Northwestern Local Schools.
The German Township Police and Fire, Clark County Sheriff and Ohio State Patrol all responded to the scene. Ohio State Patrol is handling the accident.
The call came at 8:16 a.m. while the bus was bringing students in for the first day of school.
The accident happened in the 4100 block of Troy Road, which is also State Route 41. It was described by officials as a “fatal rollover accident” with multiple injuries and at least one fatality reported.
The district shared two Facebook posts alerting parents to the accident.
“Good morning Northwestern families. There has been a bus accident on one of our elementary routes,” the first post said. “We will share more information once details are available.”
The second post said parents would be notified shortly if their child was involved in the accident and where they could pick their children up.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
