Overview
- Police say the bus was traveling on the emergency shoulder and attempted a U‑turn using a median crossover before it stopped in the travel lane and was hit from behind by a westbound car.
- The struck car caught fire after the crash but bystanders extinguished the flames at the scene.
- Two students were taken to Norton Children's Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the car driver suffered minor injuries.
- The bus driver was cited for an illegal U‑turn and the Indiana State Police describe the account as a preliminary investigation that remains open.
- Charlestown’s athletic booster club cancelled the scheduled game and offered support to the students and families, and officials may review routing or training as the investigation continues.