School Bus Overturned on Eastbound 195 in Wall Township, Leaving Four Students Injured
WALL TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY (June 4, 2025) – At least five people were injured, including four students, after a school bus overturned on eastbound Interstate 195 in Wall Township.
New Jersey officials are saying that the accident took place just before 7:30 AM on Thursday. The school bus was headed to Communications High School when it overturned in the roadway.
A van collided with the mini school bus for unknown reasons. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims.
The driver and three other children were treated for minor injuries. One student reportedly suffered serious injuries in the collision.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for New Jersey School Bus Accidents
School buses are typically very safe for children. But they can be quite dangerous for those in passenger vehicles. 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).” Many factors could contribute to bus accidents
- Speed
- Poor road conditions
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
Buses are considered common carriers. They must operate within an abundance of caution in order to avoid causing harm to their passengers. This may necessitate that they slow down greatly during certain traffic conditions. When a school bus driver fails to operate with The care necessary to avoid a collision, their employer could potentially be held liable through a civil claim. Accident victims should take several measures to preserve their rights.
- A police report of the accident should be created.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- The actions of the bus driver leading to the collision should be understood.
- An experienced school bus accident attorney should be contacted.
It can be hard to know where to begin after any school bus accident. Victims are often left with very serious injuries that can impact the rest of their lives. In the short term, they may also be burdened with high medical bills. Any person injured in a school bus accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim. A school bus accident attorney could examine all the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Getting Legal Help After School Bus Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Wall Township school bus accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the authorities. This was a preventable collision that should not have taken place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a school bus accident? You may be entitled to financial damages. Our team of highly experienced bus accident attorneys is committed to getting you the most compensation possible so you can focus on your recovery. Whether you just have legal questions or are thinking about hiring an attorney, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
