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10 children, 2 adults injured in Lancaster school bus crash

The injuries are considered to be non-life-threatening.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — Ten children and two Lancaster school bus drivers taken to a hospital after a crash in Fairfield County on Friday.

The crash happened at the intersection of state Route 37 and Rainbow Drive around 2:40 p.m., according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

OSHP said both buses were traveling westbound on Rainbow Drive approaching Route 37 when the first bus stopped at a red light. The second bus did not stop and rear ended the other bus.

Ten children and both school bus drivers were taken to area hospitals for minor injuries, according to OSHP. Lancaster City Schools Superintendent originally told 10TV 12 children went to the hospital for injuries.

Students who did not go to the hospital were transported home from the scene.

OSHP is investigating the crash.

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