Students Injured in Brookfield Car Accident
The crash happened Monday afternoon, and the vehicle that struck the school bus left the roadway and caught fire.
Andrew FinkelsteinStudents aboard a Brookfield school bus suffered minor injuries in a crash on October 26, according to police.
How the Brookfield School Bus Crash Unfolded
The bus was carrying school children when another vehicle struck it from behind at about 3:15 p.m., police said. That vehicle then left the roadway and caught fire. The students aboard sustained minor injuries. A school administrator said the bus driver noticed smoke and evacuated the bus, and the students waited for a replacement bus to pick them up. Parents and guardians of the students were contacted and asked to go to Candlewood Lake Elementary School to reunite with their children.
Where the Brookfield Bus Crash Investigation Stands
Police said the scene remained active Monday afternoon and the crash is under investigation. Further information has not been released, and no charges have been announced.
Who investigates a crash depends largely on where it happened. Highway crashes often go to state police, and crashes on local streets to city or county officers.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Connecticut usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your vehicle. Tow yards usually charge for every day a towed vehicle sits there.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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