MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — A school bus carrying students to Mary Blount Elementary School left the roadway and went into a ditch Wednesday morning near one of the school’s front gates, according to officials.
The incident involved a Blount County Schools bus that was transporting students to the school when it went off the road on campus property.
According to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, the bus entered a ditch but sustained no damage and no injuries were reported among students or staff on board.
“The bus went into a ditch with no damage… nor injuries,” officials said.
School officials confirmed students were on the bus at the time of the incident. Those students were transferred to another bus and were able to continue their trip to Mary Blount Elementary School.
A representative for Blount County Schools said families would receive updates regarding afternoon transportation through the district’s mobile app.
District officials also said they are working with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office to review the incident and determine what caused the bus to leave the roadway.
School leaders emphasized that student safety remains their top priority and said they are committed to keeping families informed as the review continues.
No additional details about the cause of the incident have been released.
