School Bus Overturns in Kentucky, Injuring 13 Students and Driver
A school bus from Lebanon Junction Elementary School overturned in Bullitt County, Kentucky, resulting in injuries to at least 13 students and the bus driver. Eight students and the driver were transported to hospitals, while five other children were taken…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 24, 2026 —
A school bus carrying students from Lebanon Junction Elementary School overturned Tuesday in Bullitt County, Kentucky, sending at least 13 individuals to the hospital, including students and the bus driver.
The incident occurred in an area of Bullitt County, and emergency services responded to the scene. Of the individuals injured, eight students and the bus driver were transported by ambulance to area hospitals. The remaining five children sustained injuries and were taken to medical facilities by their families.
The exact number of students on the bus at the time of the crash was not immediately available. Details regarding the severity of the injuries are also pending.
The cause of the school bus overturning is currently under investigation by local authorities. Officials have not yet released information about contributing factors, such as weather conditions, road conditions, or potential mechanical issues.
Lebanon Junction Elementary School is part of the Bullitt County Public Schools district. Further information will be provided as it becomes available from the investigating agencies.
Story summarized from the original created by Derek Brightwell , Gray News staff on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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