COBB COUNTY, GA — A Cobb County school bus carrying 30 students was involved in a three-vehicle crash Friday morning on South Cobb Drive, fortunately none of the children were injured.
The collision happened at the intersection of South Cobb Drive and Pearl Street, just west of Dobbins Air Force Base between Marietta and Smyrna. Police say a Jeep struck the bus, causing the Jeep to flip onto its side.
A third vehicle was also damaged.
The driver of the Jeep was cited for running a red light. Authorities have not released details on any injuries to the drivers of the other vehicles.
A portion of South Cobb Drive was closed while police investigated and cleared debris from the scene.
Cobb County Schools released the following statement:
“Earlier today, a school bus was involved in an accident when another vehicle ran a red light and struck the bus. Thankfully, no students were injured. Student safety remains our highest priority, and we appreciate the quick response of local law enforcement and first responders.”
— District spokesperson
WSB’s Graham Carroll contributed to this story