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UPDATED Oct 22, 2026 at 7:20 AM ET
Oct 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
Seven students hurt in Pinellas school bus crash
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A Pinellas County school bus carrying 50 students and staff hit a pole while leaving a parking lot across from Coachman Park in Clearwater at 12:48 p.m. Wednesday. Seven students were taken to local hospitals as a precaution; officials said all injuries were minor. The district is notifying parents.
WHO: A Pinellas County school bus carrying 50 students and staff; seven students were taken to hospitals.
WHAT: The bus struck a pole while turning to exit a parking lot, damaging its passenger side and one tire.
WHEN: Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 4:43 PM ET
WHERE: Clearwater, Florida
WHY: The bus hit the pole while turning to exit the parking lot. Officials have not confirmed what caused the driver to hit it.
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