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Sullivan County bus crash injures 12, including 10 children

The accident occurred around 1 p.m. when the bus, driven by 53-year-old Walter Simon, ran off the road and struck a tree.

News 12 Staff

Aug 14, 2024, 12:15 PM

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A bus carrying 49 children and two adults crashed on Anawana Lake Road in Sullivan County on Monday, injuring 12 people.

The accident occurred around 1 p.m. when the bus, driven by 53-year-old Walter Simon, ran off the road and struck a tree. Troopers say Simon lost control of the vehicle.

Ten children and two adults were transported to Ellenville and Garnet Hospital-Catskill for treatment of minor injuries. The children who were on board are between the ages of 4 and 10.

The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

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