(11-6-24) Traffic Alert—

🚨 Traffic Alert: West Hickory & Jackson Street🚨

The Union City Police Department advises all residents to avoid the area of West Hickory and Jackson Street due to a recent crash involving a bus from the Randolph County Eastern School Corporation. Emergency personnel are on-site, and the incident is currently under investigation. Please use alternative routes if possible. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Nineteen students were on board the Randolph Eastern School Corporation bus at the time of the crash, according to representatives from the Union City Fire Department on the scene. 

The bus driver and two students were transported to a local hospital. Their conditions are unknown at this time. 

An elderly woman was home at the time of the crash. Firefighters said she was in her bed on the second floor, above where the bus made impact. 

The crash caused structural damage to the home and a building collapse team is on the way to the scene.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.