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6 students hospitalized in Barrow County bus crash
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened on Wednesday morning and involved a school bus with 34 students on board.
A bus crash occurred in Barrow County on Highway 211 near Raymond Drive. The incident happened on Wednesday morning and involved a school bus with 34 students on board. The Barrow County School System reported that six students were hospitalized as a result of the crash.
However, it was stated that these students were later released from the hospital. Further details about the incident, including the cause of the crash, are available from the Barrow County School System and local news sources. A photo of the scene shows the bus on its side in a grassy area.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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