Saltlick Twp, PA – Many Injured in Bus Accident at Pine Slopes Rd & Indian Creek Valley Rd

Saltlick Township, PA (June 28, 2023) – Around 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday morning, June 28, a serious bus accident that injured approximately 30 people took place in Saltlick Township.

According to Fayette County officials, the accident happened in the early morning hours at the intersection of Pine Slopes Road and Indian Creek Valley Road. Police confirmed that a summer camp bus was traveling in the area when the driver suddenly veered off the side of the road due to reasons that are not yet known. The bus struck a wooden fence off the side of the road and then came to a stop in a field.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. A total of 25 children and three adults on the bus sustained injuries due to the collision. The injured victims were hospitalized, though their conditions are not yet known.

A portion of the road was blocked in the area for some time after the accident. This led to delays until the scene was cleared.

No further details have been released, but the investigation continues. Police will update with new information as it becomes available.

We offer our warmest sympathies to the parties who have been hurt in this accident. We hope that they receive a full recovery.

Bus Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Buses are known as common carriers. This means that drivers are expected to take individuals from one place to another for a fee. It also means that drivers and companies are supposed to take precautions and drive as safely as possible so that accidents are prevented. In one recent year in Pennsylvania, approximately 631 commercial bus accidents took place, with 458 of them leading to injuries – some serious and others minor. If you have been hurt in a bus crash that is not your fault, you should speak with an attorney that you can trust.

Because of the sheer size of buses alone, an accident can lead to serious damages and injuries. Some common injuries that stem from bus accidents include the following:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Puncture wounds or bruises
• Crush-related injuries
• Burns

These injuries can be life-altering in nature, affecting every aspect of your life. As you work on your physical recovery caused by an accident, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. If you have been hurt in a bus crash, you should speak with a Saltlick Township personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

In any type of accident, including a bus crash, you may be left with a wide array of questions that you cannot answer alone. Our attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here for you. It is up to you and your attorney to show that one or more parties are to blame for your accident, which is why you should have as much help as possible moving forward. Our attorneys will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve in your time of need. Please contact a bus accident attorney in Saltlick Township at (215) 731-9900 to find out what we can do for you.