Students Hospitalized after Bastrop Bus Crash on Texas Highway 71

Bastrop, Texas (October 24, 2018) – A school bus collided with an 18-wheeler on Wednesday morning sending at least 10 students to a hospital in Bastrop, according to the authorities.
The crash happened just before 8 a.m. at Tucker Lane and Texas 71.
Police said Bastrop Independent School District Bus 220 was carrying 19 students from Cedar Creek High School, Cedar Creek Middle School and Cedar Creek Intermediate School when it collided with the big rig.
Ten students were taken to the hospital for treatment. The driver of the bus was also hospitalized for his injuries.
No details were provided on the condition of the 18-wheeler driver.
The cause of the crash remained under investigation.