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UPDATED Oct 6, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET
Oct 5, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
Two Dead, Dozens Injured in Polk County Bus Crash
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
A crash on Lucerne Park Road involving a school bus carrying nearly 40 people killed a high school student and commuter and injured dozens. Officials said a Chevrolet Malibu crossed the center line around 6:12 a.m., striking the bus and setting off a chain collision that ended with the bus overturning onto a Jeep, which caught fire.
WHO: High school student Deshawn Smith, 26 Polk County school bus driver Other crash victims
WHAT: A multi-vehicle crash involving a Polk County school bus killed two people and injured dozens.
WHEN: Oct 6, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
WHERE: Polk County, Florida
WHY: A Chevrolet Malibu traveling eastbound crossed the double yellow center line and struck the school bus.
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