School Bus Involved In Collision

(MEAFORD, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a Meaford resident for crashing into a school bus.

On November 18, 2024, at 8:16 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were patrolling Highway 26 near Clearview Crescent in the Municipality when they came upon a collision involving a school bus and motor vehicle. The bus was stopped for another bus that had their lights and stop arm out when a motor vehicle crashed into the rear of it. There were no injuries resulting from the incident.

As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old from Meaford was changed under the Highway Traffic Act with careless driving.

The Grey Bruce OPP want to remind drivers of the following:

·      Watch for flashing amber lights indicating the bus will stop to pick up or drop off students.

• Slow down and prepare to stop when the bus activates its alternately flashing red lights.
• Do not move forward until the red lights have stopped flashing or the bus begins to move.

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