UPDATE: Police said both vehicles involved in the wreck said they had a green light.
With no cameras or witnesses to verify, an officer said it will be difficult to determine the exact cause of the crash. Officer Howell with the Mingo Valley Traffic Division said the bright morning sun might have played a factor, but more will be released after investigation.
One student was on the bus, along with a student aid and the bus driver. TPD said the student aid was also taken to the hospital.
Two passengers in the SUV that hit the bus were also taken to the hospital with chest and abdominal injuries.
The bus driver told police he is shaken up, but didn't need to go to the hospital.
Union Public Schools says they had a had bus accident involving a special needs bus near Popeyes on 41st Street, near Clark Elementary. A McAuliffe Elementary student was injured, according to UPS.
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A Union Public School bus wrecked with another vehicle near 41st and Mingo Monday morning.
A representative with Union said one student was injured in the wreck. They also said the bus had students with disabilities on board.
2 News crews are on scene working to learn more.
This is a developing story.
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