6 Students, Three Others Injured in South Jersey School Bus Collision by Harford Road and Borton Landing Road
SOUTH JERSEY, NEW JERSEY (March 1, 2026)—At least nine people were injured in a South Jersey school bus accident near the intersection of Hartford Road and Borton Landing Road.
South Jersey officials are saying that the incident took place around 3:15 PM on Friday. A school bus and passenger vehicle were involved in the collision for undetermined reasons.
Photos of the accident site showed the passenger sedan with major damage to the left side of the vehicle. Paramedics were called to the scene of the crash to help all of the victims.
Six students were listed among the injured. Three others were also transported to local area hospitals.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for South Jersey School Bus Accidents
School buses are typically very safe for passengers. But a number of children and others are still injured in accidents with these vehicles every year. According to the National Safety Council, “School bus-related crashes killed 128 people nationwide in 2023, up 23% compared to the 104 deaths in 2022, according to National Safety Council (NSC) tabulations of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).”There are many common causes of school bus accidents.
- School bus accidents often involve one or more drivers who are speeding.
- School bus accidents typically take place at intersections.
- School bus accidents are more likely to occur during periods of inclement weather.
- School bus accidents may involve drivers who are fatigued.
If a school bus driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Liability for a school bus accident could also extend to the company or public entity that a school bus driver worked for. Generally speaking, employers can be liable for negligent actions of their workers who are operating within the scope of their job duties.
Investigating South Jersey School Bus Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this South Jersey bus accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or somebody you care about been injured in a South Jersey school bus accident? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of experienced school bus accident attorneys is here for you. We are committed to helping accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
