Lancaster County, S.C. — March 21, 2025
A Lancaster County School District bus was involved in an accident Friday morning off Spirit Road near Rich Hill, according to district officials.
Thirteen students were on board at the time of the incident. Emergency Services responded promptly and transported seven students with minor injuries for medical evaluation. The remaining students were uninjured.
Another school bus was dispatched to the scene to transport the non-injured students to school. Some parents also arrived and took their children home from the site.
District officials have not released additional details about the cause of the accident. The incident remains under investigation.
The school district said it will continue to monitor the students involved and provide updates as necessary.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
