Florida school bus driver fired after train crash with 30 passengers onboard

Published
April 06, 2026
Location
Sumter, South Carolina
East Central Avenue and North Market Street
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Incident type
Transit

Summary

Bus Crash Sumter South Carolina in Sumter, South Carolina: A school bus driver in Sumter County, Florida, was fired after a train crash involving 30 passengers. No one was injured, but the driver was found guilty of jeopardizing trust. The incident occurred at the intersection of East Central Avenue and North Market Street, where a train and bus collided. The train conductor was seen doing everything correctly, but the driver's actions led to the accident.

Original reporting

Florida school bus driver fired after train crash with 30 passengers onboard | FOX 35 Orlando

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