Police say video shows Florida bus driver knowingly drive in train's path

Published
April 07, 2026
Location
Sumter, South Carolina
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Incident type
Transit

Summary

Bus Crash Sumter South Carolina in Sumter, South Carolina: On April 7, 2026, Florida school bus driver Yvonne Hampton collided with a train at a railroad crossing while driving 29 middle school students. The incident occurred after she ignored a railroad warning system and proceeded onto the tracks, despite a train approaching. No injuries were reported, and Hampton was arrested for reckless driving and child neglect. The school district fired her after the collision.

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Police say video shows Florida bus driver knowingly drive in train's path

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