At least 12 people were injured when a Salem High School football team bus overturned near Interstate 20 in Conyers, Georgia, late on Friday night.
The Rockdale County school bus was carrying 27 people as it travelled home from an away game, according to the school district. Those on board included 17 players, seven trainers, two coaches and the driver. ([cmg-cmg-tv-10010-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com](https://cmg-cmg-tv-10010-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/news/local/multiple-agencies-respond-overturned-school-bus-crash-rockdale-county/2WIHVRCYSFHETEVPZVUAVEY464/?utm_source=openai))
The crash happened at about 11pm on Highway 138 near Old Salem Road. The bus came to rest on its side in an embankment, with emergency crews closing the surrounding roads while they dealt with the scene. ([cmg-cmg-tv-10010-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com](https://cmg-cmg-tv-10010-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/news/local/multiple-agencies-respond-overturned-school-bus-crash-rockdale-county/2WIHVRCYSFHETEVPZVUAVEY464/?utm_source=openai))
Salem High School bus crash
One trainer was airlifted to hospital, while other students and staff were taken by ambulance to hospitals across the area. Authorities have not released a full breakdown of the injuries or confirmed how many students were among those hurt.
Images from the scene showed extensive damage to the vehicle, including a shattered windscreen, heavy damage to the front and part of the roof appearing to have collapsed.
Head coach Fredrick Green survived the crash and was helping to establish where the injured team members had been taken for treatment.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Arthur M. Blank Hospital was placed on standby for a possible mass-casualty incident following the collision. Emergency responders also arranged for uninjured students to reunite with their families at a nearby commercial car park.
The cause of the crash has not been disclosed. Georgia State Patrol, Conyers police and the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office were among the agencies responding, according to local reports. ([cmg-cmg-tv-10010-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com](https://cmg-cmg-tv-10010-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/news/local/multiple-agencies-respond-overturned-school-bus-crash-rockdale-county/2WIHVRCYSFHETEVPZVUAVEY464/?utm_source=openai))
The Rockdale County School District superintendent has been informed and officials said further information would be released as it became available.
