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‘We all were just in shock’: Student describes fatal school bus crash, aftermath
WWNY • • nation
Key Points:
- A head-on collision occurred on County Route 75 in Smithville, New York, when an SUV traveling at high speed crashed into a school bus carrying 16 students, resulting in the death of the SUV driver and injuries to the bus driver and several students.
- Sixteen-year-old student Brayden Morse displayed bravery by re-entering the burning bus to assist two injured classmates, demonstrating quick thinking and selflessness in a dangerous situation.
- The Smithville Fire Department praised the students for their composure and immediate aid during the crisis, and credited bus driver Kurt Gehrke for his quick actions that helped save lives.
- Five students sustained minor injuries and were hospitalized, while Gehrke remains in stable condition; authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
- Morse's mother expressed pride in her son's instinctive response and survival skills, highlighting the importance of preparedness and calm under pressure.
