MARTINSVILLE, Va. – UPDATE
A 49-year-old woman was taken to Sovah Health Martinsville with minor injuries after being hit by a school bus, according to the Martinsville Police Department.
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Authorities said the woman was crossing Cleveland Avenue at the intersection when the incident occurred.
After an investigation, police charged the bus driver with failure to yield the right of way to a pedestrian at an intersection.
The Martinsville Police Department reminds all drivers to stay alert and yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.
ORIGINAL STORY
Martinsville City Public School Officials said Thursday that an individual was injured after an incident involving a Martinsville school bus.
Officials said that all students were transferred to another bus and continued safely on their route home. MCPS administrators are cooperating fully with the Martinsville Police Department as they investigate the circumstances.
10 News has reached out to the Martinsville Police Department and is waiting to hear back.
This is a developing story and 10 News will continue to update with information as we receive it.