The Moncton Fire Department responded to the call at 1128 McLaughlin Drive and arrived on scene to find the bus on its side, according to Platoon Chief Brian McDonald, who said the students on the bus were about 13 to 14 years old. McDonald said there were no injuries to the driver of the vehicle and no serious injuries to the bus driver or the students other than “a little bloody nose.” The Moncton Fire Department stabilized the scene of a school bus crash Friday afternoon. They were on stage for about 30 minutes. (Pierre Richard/Radio-Canada) Members of the fire department remained at the scene for about 30 minutes, McDonald said. “We stabilized the incident, made sure the vehicles were safe for towing and cleared the scene,” he said. Cpl. Pierre Berard of the Codiac Regional RCMP said everyone was a bit shaken up by the crash, but confirmed there were no injuries. He said a passenger in the vehicle was trapped, but was quickly extricated. Another bus came to pick up the students. RCMP are still investigating the cause of the accident. The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. and RCMP are investigating the cause. (Michèle Brideau/Radio-Canada)
