2 charter buses crash leaves driver, several students hurt in North Carolina

11 days ago

Gastonia news, North Carolina news.

A collision between two charter buses Friday morning has left multiple people injured, Gastonia Police said.

The crash occurred at around 9:40 a.m. on the northbound lane of I-85 near the exit to East Ozark Avenue.

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    Officials said the two buses were carrying a total of 85 students from Getty Middle School in Easley.

    The students were on their way to a field trip in Carowinds.