Students Injured in Brookfield Car Accident
Students on a school bus had minor injuries in a crash with another vehicle on Candlewood Lake Road in Brookfield.
Andrew FinkelsteinStudents on a school bus were hurt in a crash with a second vehicle on Candlewood Lake Road in Brookfield, according to the Brookfield Police Department.
What Happened on Candlewood Lake Road
The crash happened a little after 3:15 p.m. near 115 Candlewood Lake Road. Brookfield police said another vehicle struck the back of the school bus, which was carrying students. Police said the second vehicle then went off the road and caught fire. The students on the bus had minor injuries, and none of them have been named.
Where the Brookfield Police Investigation Stands
The Brookfield Police Department said the crash is under investigation and the scene remained active. Parents and guardians of the students were contacted and were told to go to Candlewood Lake Elementary School to be reunited with their children. No charges have been announced.
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