ARHS Rugby team in bus accident (Updated-again)

Above: Collision involving a school athletic bus (tweeted by @susantran)

Superintendent Christine Johnson issued a message to the community about an accident that took place today. The bus carrying the Girls Rugby team was struck by a car.

Judging by the message, most students were cleared at the scene.

It’s been reported by several media sources that the 73 year old woman driving the car is in serious condition. Reports say that she had to be removed from the car using the Jaws of Life.

Many of the reports also say that nine players and coaches bus were taken to the hospital. WCVB reports that Sudbury Police said that about 10 girls were taken to Metrowest Medical with minor injuries.

The Superintendent’s report from 5:35 this evening had stated only two were sent on to the hospital for evaluation:

We have been notified by North Reading Transportation, our bus transportation company, that a bus carrying the Girls Algonquin Rugby team was involved in a one car accident while traveling to the scheduled game this afternoon at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. Mel Laughton, Algonquin Assistant Principal, was immediately dispatched to the site. Initial information provided by Mr. Laughton is that two coaches and 23 students were traveling on the athletic bus. All students and personnel have been checked by emergency responders. Two students were sent to the hospital for further evaluation. Initial reports indicate that the car crossed into the lane hitting the front of the NRT bus. Police and support personnel are on the scene. All parents are being notified directly by school and support staff.

Updated (4/6/16 7:15 pm): Included the information shared in media reports.
Updated (4/6/16 7:22 pm): Found WCVB story that credits Sudbury Police as source for the greater number of girls reported as being sent to the hospital.