At least four kindergarten students were injured Thursday morning on their way to the zoo when a semi rear-ended their school bus as it was crossing train tracks on Zoo Parkway, according to authorities and video from the scene.
The crash happened around 10:30 a.m. Thursday on Zoo Parkway near Imeson Park Boulevard.
According to a message from Duval County Public Schools to district families, the bus was from San Pablo Elementary School, and the parents of the four injured students have been contacted.
“Hello San Pablo kindergarten families. This is Duval County Public Schools with important information. One of the buses transporting kindergarten students to the zoo from San Pablo this morning was involved in an accident, and at least three students sustained injuries. We are in direct contact with the families of those students. Again, we are in direct contact with the families of the students who sustained injuries. All other students are safe, and school staff are on site with them. We are continuing to gather more information and will provide updates as soon as possible. Please stand by for additional details regarding a student pick-up plan.”
JFRD later updated the school district and said that four students were injured and required transport.
According to video and photos shared with News4JAX, the school bus appears to have been rear-ended by a semi, and the impact crumpled the rear of the bus.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said only that officers were working at the scene of a school bus crash involving injuries on Zoo Parkway.
All westbound lanes of Zoo Parkway were closed but have since reopened.