MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — School bus safety is in the spotlight after 12 students were injured when one crashed in northern Minnesota Thursday morning.
Officials say a school bus for Cherry School, located in Iron, was on its route when a motorist ran a stop sign and struck the bus, causing it to roll. A dozen students were taken to the hospital and several others suffered injuries that did not require hospitalization.
Federal safety leaders say students are eight times safer riding a bus to school compared to other options.
“Situations that involve a school bus is scary,” Vice President of Operations at Northstar Bus Lines and American Student Transportation Nick Martini said.
There are several safety features on the outside of a school bus, from flashing red lights, cross-view mirrors and stop-sign arms, but there are updated features on the inside.
Samsara is software that both Northstar Bus Lines and American Student Transportation use on their buses.